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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
MQ-1C Gray Eagle
Country
Production
2004–
Quantity
204
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
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
◎General3MOD.3
- First Flight2004
- Service Entry Year2009
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe4MOD.4
- Length8.534 m
- Wingspan17.069 m
- Height2.103 m
- Max Takeoff Weight1,632.96 kg
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeThielert Centurion 1.7 Heavy-Fuel Engine
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power123 kW
◇Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed309.257 km/h
- Service Ceiling8,839.2 m
- Endurance25
- Maximum Payload360 kg
◆Payload & Sensors1MOD.1
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedYes
- Hardpoints4
- Weapon Types4 × AGM-114 Hellfire or 8 × AIM-92 Stinger
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
⬢Control & Autonomy3MOD.3
▲Production2MOD.2
- Operators1
- Variants2
◎Service History1MOD.1
- Production Start2004
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2004Production started
22
years in service
204
units produced
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 ↗
47RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES11POST-COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES797UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS210PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Operational state of a drone where weapons systems are enabled and ready for engagement.
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.
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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