Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
DRS RQ-15 Neptune
Country
Production
2002–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
—
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
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
◎General4MOD.4
- UAV ClassSmall
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Maritime reconnaissance UAV
- First Flight2002
- Primary Rolereconnaissance
◈Airframe3MOD.3
- Length1.83 m
- Wingspan2.13 m
- Max Takeoff Weight36 kg
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine Typetwo-stroke engine piston engine
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power11.2 kW
- Electric PropulsionNo
- Propeller / Configurationpusher
◇Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed160 km/h
- Service Ceiling2,438.4 m
- Endurance4
- Maximum Payload9 kg
◆Payload & Sensors2MOD.2
- EO/IR SensorYes
- Sensor Payload Weight9 kg
▤Control & Autonomy1MOD.1
⬢Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusActive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2002Production started
24
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
172RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES1540UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS126PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources