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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
Orion
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2011–
Quantity
48
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES · MODERN ERA
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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 ClassMALE
- First Flight2016
- Primary Rolereconnaissance and strike
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe1MOD.1
- Max Takeoff Weight1,150 kg
▣Powerplant1MOD.1
- Engine Typeturboprop
◇Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed200 km/h
- Cruise Speed120 km/h
- Service Ceiling7,500 m
- Maximum Payload200 kg
◆Armament1MOD.1
- ArmedYes
▤Control & Autonomy1MOD.1
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Total Built48
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2011Production started
- 2014Entered service
15
years in service
48
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 5 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries10country
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES RANKING Combat / Strike Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
17COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES10MODERN ERA · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES404RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS37PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat / Strike Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Operational state of a drone where weapons systems are enabled and ready for engagement.
A communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
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