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Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Germany · 2005
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RheinmetallKZO

Rheinmetall KZO
Rheinmetall KZO Photo: yetdark · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
75
Endurance
65
Operating Altitude
60
Range
70
Data-Link
60
Stealth / Survivability
85
Image Quality
70
Autonomy
65
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Germany
ManufacturerRheinmetall AG
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraPost-Cold War
In service2005
Operators3 countries
Data Quality84%
70
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
11/69
Post-Cold War
47/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
75
Endurance
65
Operating Altitude
60
Range
70
Data-Link
60
Stealth / Survivability
85
Image Quality
70
Autonomy
65
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ 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)
—
70
reconnaissance / surveillance drones category
ⓘ 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
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
  • Engine Typetwo-stroke
  • Number of Engines1
  • Electric PropulsionNo
  • Propeller / Configurationfixed-pitch
◇Performance2MOD.2
  • Cruise Speed220 km/h
  • Endurance4
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production2MOD.2
  • Operators1
  • Variants3
◎Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2000
  • Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2005Production started
21
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 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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