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
RUAG Ranger
Country
Production
1995–
Quantity
19
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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 Flight1999
- Service Entry Year1999
- Primary Roletactical reconnaissance
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe5MOD.5
- Length4.61 m
- Wingspan5.71 m
- Height1.13 m
- Max Takeoff Weight285 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine Type2 cylinder 2 stroke
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power31.5 kW
- Electric PropulsionNo
- Propeller / Configurationpusher
◇Performance5MOD.5
- Top Speed220 km/h
- Service Ceiling4,500 m
- Range100 km
- Endurance9
- Maximum Payload45 kg
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typemanual
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableNo
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingNo
▲Production3MOD.3
- Total Built19
- Operators2
- Variants1
◎Service History3MOD.3
- Retirement Year2017
- Production Start1995
- Operational Statusout of service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1988Entered service
- 1995Production started
31
years in service
19
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
RUAG RangerSALES2records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 |  Switzerland | 28 | — | — |
| — |  Finland | 12 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
134RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES31POST-COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES55SWITZERLAND · ALL WEAPONS82PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
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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