Data Quality86%
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 Insitu MQ-27 ScanEagle
Country
Production
2002–
Unit Price (current)
$5.1M↗ 60% inflation · 2006→2025
Original Price
$3.2M (2006)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
54
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$5.1M
Original: $3.2M (2006)
Inflation: +%60
ⓘ 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 Classsmall unmanned aerial vehicle
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drone
- First Flight2002
- Service Entry Year2005
- Primary Rolereconnaissance
◈Airframe4MOD.4
- Length1.554 m
- Wingspan3.05 m
- Empty Weight13.5 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight21 kg
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine Type3W International 2-stroke piston engine
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power1.12 kW
- Propeller / Configurationpusher
◇Performance5MOD.5
- Top Speed148.147 km/h
- Cruise Speed111.11 km/h
- Service Ceiling5,943.6 m
- Endurance20
- Maximum Payload5 kg
◆Payload & Sensors3MOD.3
- EO/IR SensorYes
- SAR / GMTI RadarYes
- Sensor Payload Weight5 kg
▤Armament3MOD.3
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapon Typesnone
⬢Control & Autonomy3MOD.3
- Control Typeremote piloted with autonomous launch and recovery
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production1MOD.1
- Variants6
◎Service History1MOD.1
- Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2002Production started
- 2004Entered service
- 2015Sale: Cameroon · $9 M
24
years in service
27
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Boeing Insitu MQ-27 ScanEagleSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |  Cameroon | — | $9.0 M | $12.2 M |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
194RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES54POST-COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES1877UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS5PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES381PRICE · ALL WEAPONS82PERFORMANCE/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.
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
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.
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