Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Shark (UAV)
Country
Production
2022–
Unit Price (current)
$357.5K↗ 10% inflation · 2022→2025
Original Price
$325.0K (2022)
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$357.5K
Original: $325.0K (2022)
Inflation: +%10
ⓘ 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 Flight2022
- Service Entry Year2022
- Primary Rolebattlefield monitoring and fire adjustment
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe3MOD.3
- Wingspan3.4 m
- Empty Weight12.5 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine Typeelectric
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionYes
- Propeller / Configurationfixed-pitch
◇Performance5MOD.5
- Top Speed130 km/h
- Cruise Speed75 km/h
- Service Ceiling3,000 m
- Range300 km
- Combat / Operating Radius80 km
◆Payload & Sensors6MOD.6
- EO/IR SensorYes
- SAR / GMTI RadarNo
- SIGINT PayloadNo
- Laser DesignatorNo
- Sensor Payload Weight0.635 kg
- Comms RelayYes
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typemanual with parachute landing
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableNo
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingNo
▲Production3MOD.3
- Unit Cost325,000 USD
- Operators1
- Variants2
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2022
- Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2022Production started
4
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
SHARK (UAV) · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·100% ongoing
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
1
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
Shark (UAV)SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |  Ukraine | 3 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
101RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES25MODERN ERA · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES72UKRAINE · ALL WEAPONS8PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES546PRICE · ALL WEAPONS220PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 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.
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
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