Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Silver Arrow Sniper
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1990–
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
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
◎General5MOD.5
- UAV ClassReconnaissance UAV
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight1990
- Primary RoleReconnaissance
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe4MOD.4
- Length3.8 m
- Wingspan5.2 m
- Empty Weight155 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine TypeUEL AR 741
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power28 kW
- Electric PropulsionNo
- Propeller / ConfigurationTractor
◇Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed175 km/h
- Service Ceiling4,600 m
- Endurance6
- Maximum Payload25 kg
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control TypeRemote
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableNo
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production1MOD.1
- Variants0
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1990
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1990Production started
36
years in service
04 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
177RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES140ISRAEL · ALL WEAPONS126PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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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