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 Fox
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2005–
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
26
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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
◎General6MOD.6
- UAV Classtactical
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight2005
- Service Entry Year2005
- Primary Rolereconnaissance
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe6MOD.6
- Length1.473 m
- Wingspan2.946 m
- Height0.279 m
- Empty Weight11.34 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight13.608 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine Typegas-powered
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionNo
- Propeller / Configurationpusher
◇Performance6MOD.6
- Top Speed120 km/h
- Cruise Speed83.333 km/h
- Service Ceiling15,000 m
- Range120 km
- Endurance6
- Maximum Payload1.814 kg
◆Payload & Sensors6MOD.6
- EO/IR SensorYes
- SAR / GMTI RadarNo
- SIGINT PayloadNo
- Laser DesignatorNo
- Sensor Payload Weight1.814 kg
- Comms RelayNo
▤Armament2MOD.2
⬢Control & Autonomy4MOD.4
- Control Typeground station
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Service History1MOD.1
- Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 2005Production started
- 2013Sale: Colombia (3 units)
21
years in service
04 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
106RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES26POST-COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES1317UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS31PERFORMANCE/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.
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
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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