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Hydra Technologies Ehécatl
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HydraTechnologiesEhécatl

Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Mexico · 2002
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HydraTechnologiesEhécatl

Hydra Technologies Ehécatl
Hydra Technologies Ehécatl Photo: Hydra Technologies de México S.A. de C.V. · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
60
Endurance
55
Operating Altitude
50
Range
55
Data-Link
60
Stealth / Survivability
40
Image Quality
65
Autonomy
50
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Mexico
ManufacturerHydra Technologies
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraPost-Cold War
In service2002
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
56
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
39/69
Post-Cold War
152/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
60
Endurance
55
Operating Altitude
50
Range
55
Data-Link
60
Stealth / Survivability
40
Image Quality
65
Autonomy
50
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ 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)
—
56
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 ClassS4 Ehécatl
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • First Flight2006
  • Service Entry Year2006
  • Primary Rolesurveillance
  • In ServiceYes
◈Airframe3MOD.3
▣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
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production1MOD.1
  • Variants0
◎Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2002
  • Operational StatusActive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2002Production started
24
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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