Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Northrop Grumman Firebird
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2010–
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · MODERN ERA
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- Base AirframeScaled Composites Model 355
- Mission TypeIntelligence gathering
- Flight Crew2
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeLycoming TO-540
- Number of Engines1
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Cruise Speed370 km/h
- Service Ceiling7,620 m
- Endurance40
◇Mission Systems6MOD.6
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
- TorpedoesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Weapons Payload562 kg
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length10.36 m
- Wingspan19.81 m
- Max Takeoff Weight2,268 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built2
- Operators1
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2010
- Operational StatusOperationally ready
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2010Production started
16
years in service
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
29INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT2MODERN ERA · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT909UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS153PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theIntelligence / Recon Aircraftcategory.
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