Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Piper LBP
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · WORLD WAR II
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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
◎General5MOD.5
- UAV ClassGlide bomb
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight1941
- Primary RoleGlide bomb delivery
- In ServiceNo
◈Airframe4MOD.4
- Length8.534 m
- Wingspan10.058 m
- Max Takeoff Weight3,129.84 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeNone (glider)
- Number of Engines0
- Electric PropulsionNo
◇Performance2MOD.2
- Top Speed482.8 km/h
- Maximum Payload1,814.4 kg
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament5MOD.5
- ArmedYes
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload1,814.4 kg
- Weapon TypesFree-fall bombs
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control TypeRadio control with TV camera guidance
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableNo
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingNo
▲Production3MOD.3
- Total Built35
- Operators1
- Variants1
◎Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1945
- Production Start1941
- Production End1945
- Operational StatusCancelled
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1941Production started
- 1945Production ended
85
years in service
4
years in production
35
units produced
04 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
284RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES8WORLD WAR II · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES2906UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS170PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Operational state of a drone where weapons systems are enabled and ready for engagement.
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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