Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Hydra Technologies Ehécatl
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2002–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
39
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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 ClassS4 Ehécatl
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight2006
- Service Entry Year2006
- Primary Rolesurveillance
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe3MOD.3
- Wingspan3.7 m
- Max Takeoff Weight54.43 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine Type2-stroke engines
- Number of Engines2
- Electric PropulsionNo
- Propeller / Configurationpusher
◇Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed90 km/h
- Cruise Speed70.37 km/h
- Service Ceiling4,572 m
- Endurance8
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typeground control station in mobile vehicle
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production1MOD.1
- Variants0
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2002
- Operational StatusActive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2002Production started
24
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
152RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES39POST-COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES9MEXICO · ALL WEAPONS82PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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