Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
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Prime contractor
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
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
◎General4MOD.4
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight1956
- Service Entry Year2013
- Primary Roletarget missile; air-to-surface missile
◈Airframe2MOD.2
- Length3.66 m
- Max Takeoff Weight0.23 kg
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Range50 km
- Maximum Payload1,900 kg
◇Armament2MOD.2
- ArmedYes
- Weapon Typeshigh-explosive warhead
◆Service History1MOD.1
- Operational Statusin service
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries12country
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
267RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES2690UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS228PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Operational state of a drone where weapons systems are enabled and ready for engagement.
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