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MQ-25 Stingray
Photo: United States Navy photo courtesy of Boeing · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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MQ-25Stingray

Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · United States · 2016
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MQ-25Stingray

MQ-25 Stingray
MQ-25 Stingray Photo: United States Navy photo courtesy of Boeing · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
75
Endurance
85
Operating Altitude
70
Range
80
Data-Link
70
Stealth / Survivability
40
Image Quality
75
Autonomy
80
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraModern Era
In service2016
Operators1 countries
Quantity76
Data Quality81%
74
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
9/59
Modern Era
27/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
75
Endurance
85
Operating Altitude
70
Range
80
Data-Link
70
Stealth / Survivability
40
Image Quality
75
Autonomy
80
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
MQ-25 Stingray
Production
2016–
Quantity
76
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
74
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
◎General5MOD.5
  • UAV ClassUnmanned aerial vehicle
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • First Flight2019
  • Primary RoleAerial refueling tanker
  • In ServiceNo
◈Airframe4MOD.4
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
◇Performance1MOD.1
  • Range926 km
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built76
  • Operators1
  • Variants1
◎Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2016
  • Operational StatusIn development
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2016Production started
10
years in service
76
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 76units
76active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
A capability enabling drones to relay communication signals between units, extending operational range and maintaining network connectivity in combat environments.
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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