Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Composite Engineering BQM-167 Skeeter
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2004–
Quantity
37
Unit Price (current)
$852.3K↗ 50% inflation · 2008→2025
Original Price
$570.0K (2008)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
54
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$852.3K
Original: $570.0K (2008)
Inflation: +%50
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- UAV ClassSubscale aerial target
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Target drone
- First Flight2004
- Service Entry Year2008
- Primary RoleAerial target
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe6MOD.6
- Length6.096 m
- Wingspan3.2 m
- Height1.219 m
- Empty Weight312.984 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight929.88 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine Type1x MicroTurbo Tri 60-5+
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionNo
◇Performance3MOD.3
- Top Speed1,111.104 km/h
- Cruise Speed425.923 km/h
- Service Ceiling15,240 m
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament3MOD.3
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints4
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy2MOD.2
▲Production4MOD.4
- Total Built37
- Unit Cost570,000 USD
- Operators3
- Variants2
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2004
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2004Production started
22
years in service
37
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
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 WEAPONS7PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES505PRICE · ALL WEAPONS126PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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