Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
BQM-145 Peregrine
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1992–1993
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
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 ClassMedium Range UAV
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight1992
- Primary RoleAerial reconnaissance
- In ServiceNo
◈Airframe4MOD.4
- Length5.6 m
- Wingspan3.2 m
- Max Takeoff Weight900 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeTeledyne CAE F408-CA-400
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionNo
◇Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed1,115 km/h
- Service Ceiling12,200 m
- Range1,300 km
- Maximum Payload135 kg
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typeair launch
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableNo
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingNo
▲Production2MOD.2
- Total Built6
- Variants1
◎Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1993
- Production Start1992
- Production End1993
- Operational Statusexperimental
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1992Production started
- 1993Production ended
34
years in service
1
years in production
6
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
134RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES31POST-COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES1449UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS237PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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