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BellV-247Vigilant

Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · United States
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BellV-247Vigilant

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
75
Endurance
80
Operating Altitude
70
Range
75
Data-Link
70
Stealth / Survivability
50
Image Quality
75
Autonomy
70
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin United States
ManufacturerBell Textron
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
Data Quality80%
72
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
33/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
75
Endurance
80
Operating Altitude
70
Range
75
Data-Link
70
Stealth / Survivability
50
Image Quality
75
Autonomy
70
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Bell V-247 Vigilant
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
72
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
◎General4MOD.4
  • UAV ClassGroup 5
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • Primary RoleISR, electronic warfare, persistent fire support, AEW, resupply
  • In ServiceNo
◈Airframe5MOD.5
  • Length11.28 m
  • Wingspan19.81 m
  • Empty Weight7,257 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight13,154 kg
  • Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
  • Engine Typeturboshaft
  • Number of Engines1
  • Engine Power4,028 kW
  • Electric PropulsionNo
  • Propeller / Configurationtilting rotor
◇Performance7MOD.7
  • Top Speed556 km/h
  • Cruise Speed463 km/h
  • Service Ceiling7,620 m
  • Range2,593 km
  • Endurance17
  • Combat / Operating Radius833 km
  • Maximum Payload5,900 kg
▤Armament3MOD.3
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational StatusConcept
03 / History
04 / MASS Score
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE10terms
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.
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.
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
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 device that emits a laser beam to mark targets for precision-guided munitions, enabling accurate strikes by designating coordinates for laser-homing weapons.
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) radar are airborne radar systems used to detect, track, and image moving or stationary targets on the ground, regardless of weather or lighting conditions.
A communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
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