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Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Russia · 1992
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
65
Endurance
70
Operating Altitude
60
Range
65
Data-Link
55
Stealth / Survivability
40
Image Quality
70
Autonomy
50
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Russia
ManufacturerIsrael Aerospace Industries Ltd
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraPost-Cold War
In service1992
Operators14 countries
Data Quality86%
62
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
23/69
Post-Cold War
92/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
65
Endurance
70
Operating Altitude
60
Range
65
Data-Link
55
Stealth / Survivability
40
Image Quality
70
Autonomy
50
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
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Country
Production
1992–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
62
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
◎General5MOD.5
  • UAV Classtactical
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance UAV
  • Service Entry Year1992
  • Primary Rolereconnaissance
  • In ServiceYes
◈Airframe5MOD.5
  • Length5.85 m
  • Wingspan8.55 m
  • Height1.25 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight450 kg
  • Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
  • Engine TypeLimbach L 550
  • Number of Engines1
  • Engine Power35 kW
  • Electric PropulsionNo
  • Propeller / ConfigurationBorn Propeller 120cm 3 blade adjustable pitch
◇Performance6MOD.6
  • Top Speed203.702 km/h
  • Cruise Speed130 km/h
  • Service Ceiling6,100 m
  • Range350 km
  • Endurance20
  • Maximum Payload0.12 kg
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament1MOD.1
▲Production2MOD.2
  • Operators13
  • Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1992Production started
  2. 2006Sale: Indonesia (4 units)
34
years in service
14
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory3country · 202units
202active
SearcherSALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2006Indonesia4——
—India108——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
A device that emits a laser beam to mark targets for precision-guided munitions, enabling accurate strikes by designating coordinates for laser-homing weapons.
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.
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