Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
LTV XQM-93
Country
Prime contractor
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
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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 Classcommunications relay drone
- First Flight1970
- Primary Rolecommunications relay
- In ServiceNo
◈Airframe5MOD.5
- Length9.02 m
- Wingspan17.37 m
- Height3.25 m
- Empty Weight1,089 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight2,404 kg
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney PT6A-34 turboprop engine
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power354 kW
◇Performance4MOD.4
- Cruise Speed170 km/h
- Service Ceiling15,240 m
- Endurance24
- Maximum Payload320 kg
◆Payload & Sensors1MOD.1
- Comms RelayYes
▤Control & Autonomy1MOD.1
- Control Typeremotely piloted
⬢Service History1MOD.1
- Operational Statusabandoned, never entered service
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
216RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES2142UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS237PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A capability enabling drones to relay communication signals between units, extending operational range and maintaining network connectivity in combat environments.
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