Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Aeronautics Defense Dominator
Country
Production
2009–
Quantity
42
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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
◎General5MOD.5
- UAV ClassMALE
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight2009
- Primary RoleISR operations
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe4MOD.4
- Length8 m
- Wingspan13.42 m
- Max Takeoff Weight1,200 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine TypeThielert diesel engines
- Number of Engines2
- Engine Power101 kW
- Electric PropulsionNo
- Propeller / Configurationpropeller
◇Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed354 km/h
- Service Ceiling9,100 m
- Endurance28
- Maximum Payload408 kg
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typeremote
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkYes
- Autonomous CapableNo
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production2MOD.2
- Operators3
- Variants1
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2009
- Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2009Production started
- 2014Sale: Mexico (2 units)
- 2018Sale: Thailand · $27 M
17
years in service
42
units produced
3
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
Aeronautics Defense DominatorSALES3records
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
54RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES16POST-COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES73ISRAEL · ALL WEAPONS31PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
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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