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
Korean Air KUS-FS
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2008–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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 ClassGroup 5 UAV
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight2012
- Primary RoleMedium-altitude long-endurance surveillance
◈Airframe5MOD.5
- Length13 m
- Wingspan25 m
- Height3 m
- Max Takeoff Weight5,750 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeHanwha Aerospace
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power894.84 kW
◇Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed360 km/h
- Service Ceiling13,716 m
- Range500 km
- Endurance24
◆Payload & Sensors2MOD.2
▤Armament2MOD.2
- ArmedYes
- Hardpoints4
⬢Control & Autonomy2MOD.2
- Control TypeLine of sight (LOS) data link and Satellite data link
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkYes
▲Production1MOD.1
- Variants0
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2008
- Operational Statusin production
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2008Production started
18
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 ↗
29RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES10POST-COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES29SOUTH KOREA · ALL WEAPONS162PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Operational state of a drone where weapons systems are enabled and ready for engagement.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) radar are airborne radar systems used to detect, track, and image moving or stationary targets on the ground, regardless of weather or lighting conditions.
A communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
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