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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat / strike drones category.
01 / Overview
GJ-11 Sharp Sword
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2016–2025
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES · MODERN ERA
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat / strike drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- UAV ClassUCAV
- First Flight2019
- Primary Roleprecision strike and aerial reconnaissance
◈Airframe4MOD.4
- Length12.2 m
- Wingspan14.4 m
- Height2.7 m
- Low ObservableYes
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine Typeturbofan
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionNo
◇Performance1MOD.1
- Maximum Payload2,000 kg
◆Payload & Sensors1MOD.1
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedYes
- Weapons Payload2,000 kg
- Weapon Typesprecision-guided munitions, Bombs
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
⬢Control & Autonomy3MOD.3
▲Production2MOD.2
- Operators1
- Variants2
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2022
- Operational StatusIn Service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2016Production started
- 2018Entered service
- 2025Production ended
10
years in service
9
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES RANKING Combat / Strike Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
9COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES5MODERN ERA · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES96PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA · ALL WEAPONS40PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat / Strike Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
Automatic Takeoff/Landing is a UAV capability that enables a drone to initiate and complete takeoff and landing sequences autonomously using onboard sensors and control software.
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
Aircraft design and technology features that reduce detection by radar, infrared, acoustic, and other sensors through shaping, materials, and emissions control.
Swarming is the coordinated operation of multiple autonomous or semi‑autonomous drones that communicate and act together to achieve a mission objective.
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