Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat / strike drones category.
01 / Overview
STM Kargu
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES · MODERN ERA
27
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat / strike drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- UAV Classquadrotor
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Combat / Strike Drones
- First Flight2017
- Service Entry Year2020
- Primary Roleloitering munition
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe4MOD.4
- Length0.6 m
- Wingspan0.6 m
- Empty Weight7.06 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine Typeelectric
- Number of Engines4
- Electric PropulsionYes
- Propeller / Configurationquadrotor
◇Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed72 km/h
- Service Ceiling500 m
- Range10 km
- Endurance0.5
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedYes
- Hardpoints0
- Weapon Typesexplosive warhead
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typeground control unit
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Swarming CapableYes
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production1MOD.1
- Variants1
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2017
- Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2017Production started
9
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES RANKING Combat / Strike Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
55COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES27MODERN ERA · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES81TURKEY · ALL WEAPONS22PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat / Strike Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Operational state of a drone where weapons systems are enabled and ready for engagement.
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.
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
Swarming is the coordinated operation of multiple autonomous or semi‑autonomous drones that communicate and act together to achieve a mission objective.
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