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Foster-Miller TALON
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Combat UGV · United States · 2001
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Foster-MillerTALON

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) 60
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Survivability
55
Mobility
75
Autonomy
40
Sensors
50
Payload
65
Endurance
60
Control Range
70
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Methodology ↗ → Combat UGV ranking
Origin United States
ManufacturerFoster-Miller
CategoryCombat UGV
EraPost-Cold War
In service2001
Operators1 countries
⬇ Overview
⚙ Specs
⊕ History
⊕ Operators
⚖ MASS Score
📚 Sources
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
⊟ Combat UGVranking ↗methodology ↗
60
Combat UGV MASS Rating
1/3
Post-Cold War
2/13
All-Time
Combat UGV · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Survivability
55
Mobility
75
Autonomy
40
Sensors
50
Payload
65
Endurance
60
Control Range
70
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ 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
Prime contractor
Foster-Miller
Production
2001–
Operators
1 countries
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT UGV · POST-COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
MASS SCORE ↗
60
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 TypeSmall UGV
  • Service Entry Year2001
  • Primary RoleEOD, ISR, Security
  • Weight0.15 kg
  • Size CategoryCombat UGV
  • In ServiceYes
◈Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length0.8 m
  • Width0.6 m
  • Height0.5 m
  • Ground Clearance0.15 m
▣Powertrain6MOD.6
  • Propulsion TypeElectric
  • Electric / HybridYes
  • Top Speed8 km/h
  • Range2 km
  • Endurance4
  • Locomotion (tracked/wheeled)Tracked
◇Mobility4MOD.4
◆Payload7MOD.7
▤Armament3MOD.3
⬢Control & Autonomy4MOD.4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2001Production started
25
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
United StatesACTIVE
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Armed
Operational state of a drone where weapons systems are enabled and ready for engagement.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
Combat UGV Post-Cold War United States Foster-Miller
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