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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the utility / transport helicopters category.
01 / Overview
Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2019–
Quantity
38
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · MODERN ERA
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the utility / transport helicopters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight2013
- Service Entry Year2019
- Crew0
- Passengers0
- Primary Roleunmanned reconnaissance, situational awareness, close air support, precision targeting support
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
- Engine TypeRolls-Royce 250-C47B
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power (each)606 kW
- Rotor Configurationsingle main rotor
- Main Rotor Diameter11.2 m
- Anti-Torque TypeNOTAR or tail rotor
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed259.258 km/h
- Service Ceiling6,096 m
- Range278 km
- Endurance15
◇Dimensions & Weights3MOD.3
- Fuselage Length10.577 m
- Height3.322 m
- Max Takeoff Weight2,721.6 kg
◆Armament & Mission6MOD.6
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload318 kg
- Anti-Tank MissilesNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Rocket PodsNo
- Rescue HoistNo
▤Avionics5MOD.5
⬢Survivability1MOD.1
▲Production2MOD.2
- Total Built38
- Variants1
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2012
- Operational StatusDevelopment testing
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2019Production started
7
years in service
38
units produced
1
countries operating
05 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
98UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS11MODERN ERA · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS32CANADA · ALL WEAPONS149PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Autopilot/AFCS (Automatic Flight Control System) is an avionics suite that automatically controls a helicopter’s attitude, navigation and flight path, providing stability augmentation and reducing pilot workload.
Combined forward-looking infrared (FLIR) and electro-optical (EO) sensor turret for target acquisition and tracking, typically mounted on aircraft or ground vehicles.
A glass cockpit is an aircraft cockpit featuring electronic instrument displays, typically LCD or CRT screens, replacing traditional analog gauges.
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