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Aeronautics Defense Orbiter
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AeronauticsDefenseOrbiter

Combat / Strike Drones · Israel
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AeronauticsDefenseOrbiter

Aeronautics Defense Orbiter
Aeronautics Defense Orbiter Photo: original author Pibwl · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Strike Lethality
40
Endurance
50
Payload
30
Sensors
45
Survivability
35
Range
40
Autonomy
55
Data-Link & Control
60
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Israel
ManufacturerAeronautics Defense Systems
CategoryCombat / Strike Drones
Operators20 countries
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
46
Combat / Strike Drones MASS Rating
49/74
All-Time
Combat / Strike Drones · 10 axes scored
Strike Lethality
40
Endurance
50
Payload
30
Sensors
45
Survivability
35
Range
40
Autonomy
55
Data-Link & Control
60
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat / strike drones category.
01 / Overview
Aeronautics Defense Orbiter
Country
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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46
combat / strike drones category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat / strike drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • UAV ClassMini UAV
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Combat / Strike Drones
  • Primary RoleReconnaissance, surveillance, loitering munition
  • In ServiceYes
◈Airframe6MOD.6
  • Length1.5 m
  • Wingspan2.2 m
  • Height0.3 m
  • Empty Weight4.5 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight6.5 kg
  • Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
  • Engine TypeElectric motor
  • Number of Engines1
  • Engine Power1.2 kW
  • Electric PropulsionYes
  • Propeller / ConfigurationFixed-pitch
◇Performance7MOD.7
  • Top Speed150 km/h
  • Cruise Speed100 km/h
  • Service Ceiling5,000 m
  • Range150 km
  • Endurance3
  • Combat / Operating Radius50 km
  • Maximum Payload1.5 kg
◆Payload & Sensors6MOD.6
▤Armament5MOD.5
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production2MOD.2
  • Operators10
  • Variants3
◎Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2000
  • Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory5country · 32units
32active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Operational state of a drone where weapons systems are enabled and ready for engagement.
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.
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
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