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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat / strike drones category.
01 / Overview
Northrop Grumman YFQ-48
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
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
◎General4MOD.4
- UAV ClassUnmanned combat aerial vehicle
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Combat / Strike Drones
- First Flight2026
- Primary RoleCollaborative combat aircraft (CCA) wingman
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypePW500 variant turbofan
- Number of Engines1
▣Armament1MOD.1
- ArmedYes
◇Control & Autonomy2MOD.2
- Control Typeautonomous wingman
- Autonomous CapableYes
◆Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusUnder development
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES RANKING Combat / Strike Drones
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat / Strike Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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.
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