Data Quality80%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
5
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
◎General4MOD.4
- UAV ClassResearch Sailplane
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Experimental high-altitude research sailplane
- Primary RoleAerodynamic research
- In ServiceNo
◈Airframe4MOD.4
- Length6.9 m
- Wingspan12.6 m
- Max Takeoff Weight272 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeRocket motor
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionNo
◇Performance1MOD.1
- Service Ceiling32,000 m
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy4MOD.4
- Control TypeRemotely piloted
- Autonomous CapableNo
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingNo
▲Production3MOD.3
- Total Built0
- Operators1
- Variants1
◎Service History3MOD.3
- Retirement Year2000
- Production End2000
- Operational StatusCanceled
03 / History
04 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
279RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES2894UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS285PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📚 Sources