Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat / strike drones category.
01 / Overview
Phantom Ray
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2008–
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
25
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
◎General5MOD.5
- UAV ClassUCAV
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Combat / Strike Drones
- First Flight2011
- Primary Roledemonstration stealth UCAV
- In ServiceNo
◈Airframe4MOD.4
- Length10.973 m
- Wingspan15.24 m
- Max Takeoff Weight16,556 kg
- Low ObservableYes
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeGeneral Electric F404-GE-102D
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionNo
◇Performance4MOD.4
- Cruise Speed988.049 km/h
- Service Ceiling12,192 m
- Range2,414 km
- Maximum Payload2,040 kg
◆Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
▤Control & Autonomy3MOD.3
- Control Typeautonomous
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Swarming CapableNo
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built1
- Operators0
- Variants0
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2008
- Operational StatusUnder development
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2008Production started
- 2011Entered service
18
years in service
1
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES RANKING Combat / Strike Drones · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
34COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES6POST-COLD WAR · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES1449UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS70PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat / Strike Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
Aircraft design and technology features that reduce detection by radar, infrared, acoustic, and other sensors through shaping, materials, and emissions control.
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