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MQ-1C Gray Eagle
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Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · United States · 2004
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MQ-1C Gray Eagle
MQ-1C Gray Eagle Photo: Photo Courtesy of U.S. Army · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
75
Endurance
80
Operating Altitude
70
Range
75
Data-Link
65
Stealth / Survivability
50
Image Quality
70
Autonomy
60
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin United States
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraPost-Cold War
In service2004
Operators1 countries
Quantity204
Data Quality82%
70
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
11/69
Post-Cold War
47/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
75
Endurance
80
Operating Altitude
70
Range
75
Data-Link
65
Stealth / Survivability
50
Image Quality
70
Autonomy
60
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
MQ-1C Gray Eagle
Production
2004–
Quantity
204
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
70
reconnaissance / surveillance drones category
ⓘ 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
▲Production2MOD.2
  • Operators1
  • Variants2
◎Service History1MOD.1
  • Production Start2004
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2004Production started
22
years in service
204
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 180units
180active
📖 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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