Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Rheinmetall KZO
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2005–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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
◎General6MOD.6
- UAV Classtactical
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight1998
- Service Entry Year2000
- Primary Roletarget acquisition and artillery spotting
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe3MOD.3
- Length2.28 m
- Wingspan3.42 m
- Low ObservableYes
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine Typetwo-stroke
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionNo
- Propeller / Configurationfixed-pitch
◇Performance2MOD.2
- Cruise Speed220 km/h
- Endurance4
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typeground control station
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableNo
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingNo
▲Production2MOD.2
- Operators1
- Variants3
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2000
- Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2005Production started
21
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
47RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES11POST-COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES192GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS31PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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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