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
Culver XPQ-15
Country
Production
1945–1945
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · WORLD WAR II
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ 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 ClassTarget drone
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Target drone
- First Flight1945
- Primary RoleTarget drone
- In ServiceNo
◈Airframe6MOD.6
- Length6.1 m
- Wingspan8.5 m
- Height1.8 m
- Empty Weight680 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight907 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine TypeFranklin O-405
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power149 kW
- Electric PropulsionNo
- Propeller / ConfigurationTractor
◇Performance1MOD.1
- Top Speed354.024 km/h
◆Armament2MOD.2
▤Control & Autonomy3MOD.3
- Control TypeRadio-controlled
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableNo
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Total Built6
▲Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusPrototype
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1945Production started
81
years in service
0
years in production
6
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
Culver XPQ-15SALES2records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 |  United States | 4 | — | — |
| 1945 | United States | 2 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
270RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES2WORLD WAR II · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES2717UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS170PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📚 Sources