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Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 2008
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Harfang

Harfang
Harfang Photo: Calips · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
70
Endurance
75
Operating Altitude
70
Range
70
Data-Link
65
Stealth / Survivability
50
Image Quality
70
Autonomy
65
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ManufacturerAirbus
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraPost-Cold War
In service2008–2018
Operators1 countries
Quantity4
Data Quality86%
68
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
17/69
Post-Cold War
62/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
70
Endurance
75
Operating Altitude
70
Range
70
Data-Link
65
Stealth / Survivability
50
Image Quality
70
Autonomy
65
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Harfang
Prime contractor
Production
2008–2018
Quantity
4
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
17
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
68
reconnaissance / surveillance drones category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • UAV ClassMALE
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • First Flight2006
  • Service Entry Year2008
  • Primary RoleReconnaissance and surveillance
  • In ServiceYes
◈Airframe5MOD.5
  • Length9.3 m
  • Wingspan16.6 m
  • Empty Weight657 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,250 kg
  • Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
  • Engine TypeRotax 914F
  • Number of Engines1
  • Engine Power85 kW
  • Electric PropulsionNo
  • Propeller / Configurationpusher propeller
◇Performance4MOD.4
  • Service Ceiling7,620 m
  • Range1,000 km
  • Endurance24
  • Maximum Payload250 kg
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built4
  • Operators2
  • Variants4
◎Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year2018
  • Production Start2006
  • Production End2018
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2008Production started
  2. 2010First deployment: Arab Spring
  3. 2014Sale: Morocco (3 units) · $48 M
  4. 2018Production ended
18
years in service
10
years in production
4
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Conflicts
HARFANG · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
HarfangSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2014Morocco3$48.0 M$65.3 M
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Post-Cold War
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
A capability enabling drones to relay communication signals between units, extending operational range and maintaining network connectivity in combat environments.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
A device that emits a laser beam to mark targets for precision-guided munitions, enabling accurate strikes by designating coordinates for laser-homing weapons.
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) radar are airborne radar systems used to detect, track, and image moving or stationary targets on the ground, regardless of weather or lighting conditions.
A communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
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