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IAI Panther
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Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Israel · 2010
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IAIPanther

IAI Panther
IAI Panther Photo: Vivawariors · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
65
Endurance
55
Operating Altitude
50
Range
50
Data-Link
60
Stealth / Survivability
55
Image Quality
65
Autonomy
60
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Israel
ManufacturerIsrael Aerospace Industries Ltd
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
In service2010
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
59
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
113/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
65
Endurance
55
Operating Altitude
50
Range
50
Data-Link
60
Stealth / Survivability
55
Image Quality
65
Autonomy
60
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
IAI Panther
Country
Production
2010–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
59
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
◎General5MOD.5
  • UAV ClassTactical
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance
  • Service Entry Year2011
  • Primary RoleSurveillance
  • In ServiceYes
◈Airframe1MOD.1
  • Max Takeoff Weight65 kg
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
  • Engine TypeElectric / Hybrid
  • Number of Engines3
  • Electric PropulsionYes
  • Propeller / ConfigurationTilt-rotor
◇Performance4MOD.4
  • Service Ceiling3,048 m
  • Endurance6
  • Combat / Operating Radius60 km
  • Maximum Payload6 kg
◆Payload & Sensors2MOD.2
▤Control & Autonomy3MOD.3
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Variants3
▲Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational StatusOperational
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 2010Production started
  2. 2015Sale: South Korea
16
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
IAI PantherSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2015South Korea———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
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.
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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