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
Ryan YQM-98
Country
Production
1974–1977
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
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
◎General4MOD.4
- UAV ClassHigh-altitude long endurance
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight1974
- Primary RoleAerial reconnaissance
◈Airframe6MOD.6
- Length11.68 m
- Wingspan24.75 m
- Height2.44 m
- Empty Weight2,540 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight6,490 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeGarrett YF104-GA-100
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power18 kW
◇Performance2MOD.2
- Top Speed738 km/h
- Endurance30
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control TypeRemote-controlled
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableNo
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingNo
▲Production3MOD.3
- Total Built2
- Operators1
- Variants1
◎Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1977
- Production Start1974
- Production End1977
- Operational StatusCanceled
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1972Entered service
- 1974Production started
- 1977Production ended
52
years in service
3
years in production
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
92RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES5COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES1222UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS220PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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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