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Sea Ghost
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Combat / Strike Drones · United States · 2013
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SeaGhost

Sea Ghost
Sea Ghost Photo: Trident13 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.5
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Strike Lethality
75
Endurance
60
Payload
55
Sensors
80
Survivability
90
Range
70
Autonomy
65
Data-Link & Control
70
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin United States
ManufacturerLockheed Martin
CategoryCombat / Strike Drones
In service2013–2018
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
71
Combat / Strike Drones MASS Rating
9/74
All-Time
Combat / Strike Drones · 10 axes scored
Strike Lethality
75
Endurance
60
Payload
55
Sensors
80
Survivability
90
Range
70
Autonomy
65
Data-Link & Control
70
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat / strike drones category.
01 / Overview
Sea Ghost
Prime contractor
Production
2013–2018
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
71
combat / strike drones category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat / strike drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • UAV ClassUnmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Combat / Strike Drones
  • Primary RoleSurveillance and Strike
  • In ServiceNo
◈Airframe1MOD.1
▣Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeTurbofan
  • Number of Engines1
◆Armament3MOD.3
  • ArmedYes
  • Hardpoints0
  • Weapon TypesStrike payload (unspecified)
▤Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built0
  • Operators0
  • Variants0
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start2013
  • Production End2018
  • Operational StatusProposal only, not fielded
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2013Production started
  2. 2018Production ended
13
years in service
5
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
Operational state of a drone where weapons systems are enabled and ready for engagement.
Automatic Takeoff/Landing is a UAV capability that enables a drone to initiate and complete takeoff and landing sequences autonomously using onboard sensors and control software.
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
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.
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) radar are airborne radar systems used to detect, track, and image moving or stationary targets on the ground, regardless of weather or lighting conditions.
A communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
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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