Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Boeing Condor
Country
Production
1988–
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
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
◎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
- EO/IR SensorYes
- Comms RelayYes
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control TypeSatellite link
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkYes
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production3MOD.3
- Total Built2
- Operators1
- Variants0
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1988
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1988Production started
38
years in service
2
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
24RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES1COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES525UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS269PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 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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