Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Bell Eagle Eye
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1993–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
47
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
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
◎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
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typeremote pilot
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkYes
- Autonomous CapableNo
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production2MOD.2
- Operators1
- Variants0
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1993
- Operational Statusprototype and limited service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1993Production started
33
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
172RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES47POST-COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES1540UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS255PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance 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.
A communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
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