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Anduril YFQ-44
Photo: Master Sgt. Gustavo Castillo · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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AndurilYFQ-44

Combat / Strike Drones · United States · 2026
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AndurilYFQ-44

Anduril YFQ-44
Anduril YFQ-44 Photo: Master Sgt. Gustavo Castillo · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Strike Lethality
75
Endurance
60
Payload
65
Sensors
70
Survivability
55
Range
60
Autonomy
85
Data-Link & Control
80
Technology
90
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
ManufacturerQ61918830
CategoryCombat / Strike Drones
EraModern Era
In service2026
Operators1 countries
Quantity4,405,471
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
70
Combat / Strike Drones MASS Rating
9/30
Modern Era
15/74
All-Time
Combat / Strike Drones · 10 axes scored
Strike Lethality
75
Endurance
60
Payload
65
Sensors
70
Survivability
55
Range
60
Autonomy
85
Data-Link & Control
80
Technology
90
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat / strike drones category.
01 / Overview
Anduril YFQ-44
Prime contractor
Production
2026–
Quantity
4,405,471
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES · MODERN ERA
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
70
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 ClassUCAV
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Combat / Strike Drones
  • First Flight2025
  • Primary RoleAir-to-air missile truck for manned-unmanned teaming
◈Airframe4MOD.4
  • Length6.096 m
  • Wingspan5.182 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight2,268 kg
  • Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
◇Performance2MOD.2
  • Top Speed1,162 km/h
  • Service Ceiling15,240 m
◆Armament4MOD.4
▤Control & Autonomy2MOD.2
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built3
  • Operators1
  • Variants2
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2026
  • Operational StatusUnder development
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2026Production started
0
years in service
4,405,471
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Operational state of a drone where weapons systems are enabled and ready for engagement.
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
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