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AeroVironmentBlackwing

Combat / Strike Drones · United States · 2015
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AeroVironmentBlackwing

AeroVironment Blackwing
AeroVironment Blackwing Photo: DH · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Strike Lethality
5
Endurance
30
Payload
10
Sensors
40
Survivability
20
Range
25
Autonomy
50
Data-Link & Control
60
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
ManufacturerAeroVironment
CategoryCombat / Strike Drones
EraModern Era
In service2015
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
31
Combat / Strike Drones MASS Rating
29/30
Modern Era
62/74
All-Time
Combat / Strike Drones · 10 axes scored
Strike Lethality
5
Endurance
30
Payload
10
Sensors
40
Survivability
20
Range
25
Autonomy
50
Data-Link & Control
60
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat / strike drones category.
01 / Overview
AeroVironment Blackwing
Prime contractor
Production
2015–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES · MODERN ERA
29
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
31
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 Classmicro
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Combat / Strike Drones
  • Primary Rolereconnaissance
  • In ServiceYes
◈Airframe5MOD.5
  • Length1.2 m
  • Wingspan2.4 m
  • Empty Weight3.2 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight3.6 kg
  • Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
  • Engine Typeelectric
  • Number of Engines1
  • Electric PropulsionYes
  • Propeller / Configurationdual counter-rotating
◇Performance6MOD.6
  • Top Speed110 km/h
  • Cruise Speed90 km/h
  • Service Ceiling1,500 m
  • Range15 km
  • Endurance1.5
  • Maximum Payload0.4 kg
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production1MOD.1
  • Variants1
◎Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2004
  • Operational Statusactive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2015Production started
11
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
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