Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Orbital Sciences X-34
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
10
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
◎General3MOD.3
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Hypersonic research plane
- Primary Rolesuborbital reusable-rocket technology demonstrator
- In ServiceNo
◈Airframe4MOD.4
- Length17.77 m
- Wingspan8.44 m
- Height3.505 m
- Max Takeoff Weight8,200 kg
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine Typeliquid-propellant rocket engine
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionNo
◇Performance2MOD.2
- Top Speed9,800 km/h
- Maximum Payload0 kg
◆Armament1MOD.1
- ArmedNo
▤Control & Autonomy2MOD.2
- Control Typeautonomous
- Autonomous CapableYes
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built2
- Operators1
▲Service History3MOD.3
- Retirement Year2001
- Production End2001
- Operational StatusCancelled
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
276RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES2866UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS278PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
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