Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
IAI Ghost
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2011–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
22
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
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
◎General4MOD.4
- UAV Classmini UAS
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- Primary Rolereconnaissance
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe4MOD.4
- Length1.45 m
- Wingspan0.75 m
- Max Takeoff Weight4 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeElectrical
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionYes
◇Performance3MOD.3
- Top Speed64.8 km/h
- Range4 km
- Endurance30
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typemanual
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableNo
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production1MOD.1
- Variants0
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2011
- Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2011Production started
15
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
88RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES22MODERN ERA · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES93ISRAEL · ALL WEAPONS17PERFORMANCE/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.
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
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