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General Atomics YFQ-42
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GeneralAtomicsYFQ-42

Combat / Strike Drones · United States · 2026
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GeneralAtomicsYFQ-42

General Atomics YFQ-42
General Atomics YFQ-42 Photo: Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Strike Lethality
85
Endurance
75
Payload
60
Sensors
80
Survivability
70
Range
75
Autonomy
85
Data-Link & Control
70
Technology
90
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin United States
ManufacturerGeneral Atomics, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
CategoryCombat / Strike Drones
EraModern Era
In service2026
Operators1 countries
Quantity17
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
77
Combat / Strike Drones MASS Rating
1/30
Modern Era
3/74
All-Time
Combat / Strike Drones · 10 axes scored
Strike Lethality
85
Endurance
75
Payload
60
Sensors
80
Survivability
70
Range
75
Autonomy
85
Data-Link & Control
70
Technology
90
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat / strike drones category.
01 / Overview
General Atomics YFQ-42
Production
2026–
Quantity
17
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES · MODERN ERA
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
77
combat / strike drones category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat / strike drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • UAV ClassUnmanned combat aerial vehicle
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Combat / Strike Drones
  • First Flight2025
  • Primary RoleCollaborative combat aircraft
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
▣Armament5MOD.5
◇Control & Autonomy2MOD.2
◆Production2MOD.2
  • Operators1
  • Variants2
▤Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2026
  • Operational StatusUnder development
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1966Entered service
  2. 2026Production started
0
years in service
17
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Operational state of a drone where weapons systems are enabled and ready for engagement.
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
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