Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat / strike drones category.
01 / Overview
AeroVironment Blackwing
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2015–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES · MODERN ERA
29
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typemanual and semi-autonomous
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableNo
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production1MOD.1
- Variants1
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2004
- Operational Statusactive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2015Production started
11
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES RANKING Combat / Strike Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
62COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES29MODERN ERA · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES2485UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS22PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat / Strike Dronescategory.
📖 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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