Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
A-175 «Akula»
Country
Production
1978–
Quantity
200
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- UAV Classmedium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drone
- First Flight1978
- Service Entry Year1984
- Primary Rolestrategic reconnaissance and signals intelligence
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe6MOD.6
- Length7.5 m
- Wingspan10.5 m
- Height2.2 m
- Empty Weight2,200 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight3,000 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine Typeturbojet
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power1,200 kW
- Electric PropulsionNo
◇Performance7MOD.7
- Top Speed900 km/h
- Cruise Speed750 km/h
- Service Ceiling15,000 m
- Range2,500 km
- Endurance12
- Combat / Operating Radius1,200 km
- Maximum Payload500 kg
◆Payload & Sensors6MOD.6
- EO/IR SensorYes
- SAR / GMTI RadarNo
- SIGINT PayloadYes
- Laser DesignatorNo
- Sensor Payload Weight200 kg
- Comms RelayYes
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typeremote piloted with autonomous flight modes
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkYes
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production3MOD.3
- Total Built200
- Operators1
- Variants0
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1978
- Operational Statusactive service with Russian Aerospace Forces
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1978Production started
48
years in service
200
units produced
10
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries10country
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
106RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES6COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES741RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS170PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Automatic Takeoff/Landing is a UAV capability that enables a drone to initiate and complete takeoff and landing sequences autonomously using onboard sensors and control software.
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
A capability enabling drones to relay communication signals between units, extending operational range and maintaining network connectivity in combat environments.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
A communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
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