Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat / strike drones category.
01 / Overview
R18 Octocopter
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES · MODERN ERA
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
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 Classmultirotor
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)octocopter
- First Flight2022
- Primary Rolesurveillance, search, cargo delivery, and strike
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe2MOD.2
- Empty Weight6.45 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight17 kg
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine Typeelectric
- Number of Engines8
- Electric PropulsionYes
- Propeller / Configurationeight propellers
◇Performance1MOD.1
- Maximum Payload5 kg
◆Payload & Sensors1MOD.1
- EO/IR SensorYes
▤Armament3MOD.3
- ArmedYes
- Hardpoints3
- Weapon TypesRKG-3 grenades, RKG-1600 bombs
⬢Service History1MOD.1
- Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2016Production started
10
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES RANKING Combat / Strike Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
44COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES21MODERN ERA · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES103UKRAINE · ALL WEAPONS32PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat / Strike Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Operational state of a drone where weapons systems are enabled and ready for engagement.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
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