Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat / strike drones category.
01 / Overview
Boeing X-45B
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2000–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat / strike drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- UAV ClassUnmanned combat aerial vehicle
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Combat / Strike Drones
- First Flight2002
- Primary Rolesuppression of enemy air defense
◈Airframe4MOD.4
- Length10.97 m
- Wingspan15.24 m
- Max Takeoff Weight16,556 kg
- Low ObservableYes
▣Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeGeneral Electric F404-GE-102D
- Number of Engines1
◇Performance3MOD.3
- Cruise Speed988 km/h
- Service Ceiling12,192 m
- Range2,414 km
◆Armament1MOD.1
- ArmedYes
▤Control & Autonomy3MOD.3
- Control TypeAutonomous / Remote
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkYes
- Autonomous CapableYes
⬢Service History1MOD.1
- Operational Statusconcept demonstrator
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 2000Production started
- 2002Entered service
26
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES RANKING Combat / Strike Drones · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
31COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES4POST-COLD WAR · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES1413UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS65PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat / Strike Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Operational state of a drone where weapons systems are enabled and ready for engagement.
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
A communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
Aircraft design and technology features that reduce detection by radar, infrared, acoustic, and other sensors through shaping, materials, and emissions control.
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