Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat / strike drones category.
01 / Overview
NCSIST Cardinal
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2009–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
82
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat / strike drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- UAV Classsmall unmanned aerial vehicles
- Primary Rolesurveillance and air-to-ground assault
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe3MOD.3
- Length1.9 m
- Wingspan1.3 m
- Max Takeoff Weight5.5 kg
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeBrushless electric motor
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionYes
◇Performance2MOD.2
- Top Speed55 km/h
- Range50 km
◆Payload & Sensors1MOD.1
- EO/IR SensorYes
▤Armament1MOD.1
- ArmedYes
⬢Control & Autonomy1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2009Production started
- 2019Entered service
17
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES RANKING Combat / Strike Drones · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
31COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES4POST-COLD WAR · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES35TAIWAN · ALL WEAPONS29PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat / Strike Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Operational state of a drone where weapons systems are enabled and ready for engagement.
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
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