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
IAI Panther
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2010–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
—
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
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 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
- Control TypeRemote Control
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Variants3
▲Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusOperational
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 2010Production started
- 2015Sale: South Korea
16
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
IAI PantherSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
113RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES117ISRAEL · ALL WEAPONS126PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources