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Boeing Condor
Photo: El Caganer from Flickr, transfered to commons by Waerfelu · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
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BoeingCondor

Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · United States · 1988
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BoeingCondor

Boeing Condor
Boeing Condor Photo: El Caganer from Flickr, transfered to commons by Waerfelu · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
75
Endurance
90
Operating Altitude
95
Range
90
Data-Link
60
Stealth / Survivability
30
Image Quality
80
Autonomy
70
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin United States
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraCold War
In service1988
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality83%
75
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
1/28
Cold War
24/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
75
Endurance
90
Operating Altitude
95
Range
90
Data-Link
60
Stealth / Survivability
30
Image Quality
80
Autonomy
70
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Boeing Condor
Production
1988–
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
75
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
◎General5MOD.5
  • UAV ClassHigh-altitude long-endurance UAV
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • First Flight1988
  • Primary RoleAerial reconnaissance
  • In ServiceNo
◈Airframe4MOD.4
  • Length20.12 m
  • Wingspan62.48 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight9,525.6 kg
  • Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
  • Engine TypeContinental TSOL-300-2
  • Number of Engines2
  • Electric PropulsionNo
  • Propeller / ConfigurationComposite propellers
◇Performance4MOD.4
  • Top Speed259 km/h
  • Service Ceiling20,500 m
  • Endurance161
  • Maximum Payload1,134 kg
◆Payload & Sensors2MOD.2
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built2
  • Operators1
  • Variants0
◎Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1988
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1988Production started
38
years in service
2
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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 communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
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