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Bell Eagle Eye
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Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · United States · 1993
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BellEagleEye

Bell Eagle Eye
Bell Eagle Eye Photo: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
60
Endurance
55
Operating Altitude
50
Range
55
Data-Link
60
Stealth / Survivability
30
Image Quality
65
Autonomy
50
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
45
Origin United States
ManufacturerBell Textron
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraPost-Cold War
In service1993
Operators3 countries
Data Quality84%
55
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
47/69
Post-Cold War
172/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
60
Endurance
55
Operating Altitude
50
Range
55
Data-Link
60
Stealth / Survivability
30
Image Quality
65
Autonomy
50
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
45
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Bell Eagle Eye
Prime contractor
Production
1993–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
47
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
55
reconnaissance / surveillance drones category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • UAV Classtiltrotor
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • First Flight1998
  • Service Entry Year2002
  • Primary Rolemaritime surveillance
  • In ServiceYes
◈Airframe6MOD.6
  • Length5.56 m
  • Wingspan7.37 m
  • Height1.88 m
  • Empty Weight590 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,020 kg
  • Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
  • Engine TypePratt & Whitney Canada PW207D turboshaft
  • Number of Engines1
  • Engine Power478 kW
  • Electric PropulsionNo
  • Propeller / Configurationtilting rotor
◇Performance4MOD.4
  • Top Speed360 km/h
  • Service Ceiling6,096 m
  • Endurance6
  • Maximum Payload200 kg
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production2MOD.2
  • Operators1
  • Variants0
◎Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1993
  • Operational Statusprototype and limited service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1993Production started
33
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 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.
A communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
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