Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Nostromo Yarará
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
53
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- UAV Classtactical
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight2009
- Service Entry Year2006
- Primary Rolesurveillance, border patrol and reconnaissance
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe5MOD.5
- Length2.472 m
- Wingspan4 m
- Empty Weight15.5 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight22.5 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine Typefixed-pitch propeller
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power5.9 kW
- Electric PropulsionNo
- Propeller / Configurationthree-bladed fixed-pitch propeller
◇Performance6MOD.6
- Top Speed145 km/h
- Cruise Speed115 km/h
- Service Ceiling3,500 m
- Range50 km
- Endurance6
- Maximum Payload5 kg
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typeremote control
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableNo
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production1MOD.1
- Variants0
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2006
- Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2006Production started
20
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
187RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES53POST-COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES27ARGENTINA · ALL WEAPONS126PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Automatic Takeoff/Landing is a UAV capability that enables a drone to initiate and complete takeoff and landing sequences autonomously using onboard sensors and control software.
A capability enabling drones to relay communication signals between units, extending operational range and maintaining network connectivity in combat environments.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
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