Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Honeywell RQ-16 T-Hawk
Country
Production
2003–
Quantity
372
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- UAV ClassMicro Air Vehicle
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- Service Entry Year2008
- Primary RoleReconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition, laser designation, EOD support
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe3MOD.3
- Empty Weight8.4 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight8.39 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine Type3W-Modellmotoren 3W-56 56cc Boxer Twin piston engine
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionNo
- Propeller / Configurationducted fan
◇Performance5MOD.5
- Top Speed130 km/h
- Cruise Speed92.6 km/h
- Service Ceiling3,200 m
- Endurance40
- Combat / Operating Radius11.1 km
◆Payload & Sensors4MOD.4
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy4MOD.4
- Control Typemanual ground control
- Autonomous CapableNo
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production3MOD.3
- Total Built372
- Operators3
- Variants1
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2003
- Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2003Production started
- 2007Sale: United States (20 units) · $8 M
- 2008Sale: United States (372 units)
- 2009Sale: United Kingdom (5 units)
23
years in service
372
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
HONEYWELL RQ-16 T-HAWK · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
Honeywell RQ-16 T-HawkSALES3records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 |  United Kingdom | 5 | — | — |
| 2008 |  United States | 372 | — | — |
| 2007 | United States | 20 | $7.5 M | $11.6 M |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
134RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES31POST-COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES1449UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS82PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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.
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