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NorthropGrummanRQ-4DPhoenix

Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 2021
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NorthropGrummanRQ-4DPhoenix

Northrop Grumman RQ-4D Phoenix
Northrop Grumman RQ-4D Phoenix Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
85
Endurance
95
Operating Altitude
90
Range
95
Data-Link
75
Stealth / Survivability
60
Image Quality
85
Autonomy
80
Technology
90
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Corporation
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraModern Era
In service2021
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
84
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
1/59
Modern Era
4/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
85
Endurance
95
Operating Altitude
90
Range
95
Data-Link
75
Stealth / Survivability
60
Image Quality
85
Autonomy
80
Technology
90
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Northrop Grumman RQ-4D Phoenix
Production
2021–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
84
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
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2021Production started
5
years in service
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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