Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Lockheed MQM-105 Aquila
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1979–
Quantity
22
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · COLD WAR
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
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 Classbattlefield drone
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight1983
- Primary Roletarget designator
◈Airframe4MOD.4
- Length2.08 m
- Wingspan3.89 m
- Max Takeoff Weight150 kg
- Low ObservableYes
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeVirgo M15 two-stroke piston engine
- Number of Engines1
- Propeller / Configurationpusher
◇Performance2MOD.2
- Top Speed210 km/h
- Service Ceiling4,511.04 m
◆Payload & Sensors2MOD.2
▤Control & Autonomy1MOD.1
- Control Typeremote piloted via ground control station
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1979Production started
47
years in service
22
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 5 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
228RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES23COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES2265UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS237PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
A device that emits a laser beam to mark targets for precision-guided munitions, enabling accurate strikes by designating coordinates for laser-homing weapons.
Aircraft design and technology features that reduce detection by radar, infrared, acoustic, and other sensors through shaping, materials, and emissions control.
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