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Foster-Miller TALON
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Foster-Miller TALON
Foster-Miller TALON Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth G. Takada · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
MASS (Military Archive Scoring System) 59
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Survivability
55
Mobility
70
Autonomy
40
Sensors
50
Payload
65
Endurance
55
Control Range
70
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Methodology ↗ → Combat UGV ranking
Origin United States
CategoryCombat UGV
Operators1 countries
⬇ Overview
⚙ Specs
⊕ History
⊕ Operators
⚖ MASS Score
📚 Sources
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
⊟ Combat UGVranking ↗methodology ↗
59
Combat UGV MASS Rating
3/13
All-Time
Combat UGV · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Survivability
55
Mobility
70
Autonomy
40
Sensors
50
Payload
65
Endurance
55
Control Range
70
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat ugv category.
01 / Overview
Foster-Miller TALON
Category
Combat UGV
Country
United States
Unit Price (current)
$6.0M
Operators
1 countries
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT UGV
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$6.0M
Inflation: +%0
MASS SCORE ↗
59
combat ugv category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat ugv category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • UGV TypeUGV
  • Service Entry Year2003
  • Primary Rolereconnaissance, combat, explosive ordnance disposal, hazmat operations
  • Weight0.045 kg
  • Size CategoryCombat UGV
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powertrain4MOD.4
  • Propulsion Typeelectric
  • Electric / HybridYes
  • Endurance168
  • Locomotion (tracked/wheeled)tracked
▣Mobility2MOD.2
◇Payload4MOD.4
◆Armament3MOD.3
  • ArmedNo
  • Weapon TypesM16 rifle, 5.56mm SAW, 7.62mm M240 machine gun, .50 Cal M82 Barrett rifle, 40mm grenade launcher, 66mm M202A1 FLASH incendiary weapon
  • Remote Weapon StationNo
▤Control & Autonomy3MOD.3
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Unit Cost230,000 USD
  • Variants5
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
United StatesACTIVE
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
EO/IR Sensor
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
Electric Propulsion
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
Manipulator Arm
A robotic arm on an unmanned ground vehicle for interacting with objects.
Modular Payload
A capability allowing unmanned naval systems to carry interchangeable mission-specific equipment or payloads.
Stair-Climbing
Ability of unmanned ground vehicle to traverse stairs.
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Combat UGV United States
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