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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Dassault HU-25 Guardian
Category
Country
Production
1965–1991
Quantity
512
Unit Price (current)
$8.7M↗ 625% inflation · 1973→2025
Original Price
$1.2M (1973)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
35
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
53
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$8.7M
Original: $1.2M (1973)
Inflation: +%625
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Base AirframeDassault Falcon 20
- Mission TypeMaritime patrol and surveillance
- Service Entry Year1982
- Flight Crew2
- Mission Crew2
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeGarrett ATF3-6-2C turbofan
- Number of Engines2
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Cruise Speed815 km/h
- Service Ceiling12,800 m
- Range3,500 km
- Endurance5
- On-Station Time4
◇Mission Systems10MOD.10
- Primary Sensor / RadarWestinghouse AN/APG-66 search radar and WF-360 FLIR turret
- Detection Range200 km
- AESA RadarNo
- Rotodome / AEW AntennaNo
- Operator Consoles2
- SIGINT / ELINT SuiteYes
- Magnetic Anomaly DetectorNo
- Sonobuoy CapabilityNo
- Tactical DatalinkYes
- Self-Protection SuiteNo
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
- TorpedoesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Weapons Payload0 kg
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length17.15 m
- Wingspan16.3 m
- Max Takeoff Weight13,600 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built41
- Operators1
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year2018
- Production Start1982
- Production End1983
- Operational StatusOut of production, in active service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1965Production started
- 1991Production ended
61
years in service
26
years in production
512
units produced
12
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 24 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
177INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT35COLD WAR · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT552FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS4PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT450PRICE · ALL WEAPONS300PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theIntelligence / Recon Aircraftcategory.
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Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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