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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat / strike drones category.
01 / Overview
Taranis
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2010–
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES · MODERN ERA
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
25
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
◎General5MOD.5
- UAV ClassUCAV
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Combat / Strike Drones
- First Flight2013
- Primary Roleattack both aerial and ground targets
- In ServiceNo
◈Airframe4MOD.4
- Length12.43 m
- Wingspan10 m
- Height4 m
- Low ObservableYes
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeRolls-Royce Adour
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionNo
◇Armament3MOD.3
- ArmedYes
- Hardpoints2
- Weapon Typesmissiles
◆Control & Autonomy3MOD.3
- Control Typesatellite link
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkYes
- Autonomous CapableYes
▤Production3MOD.3
- Total Built1
- Operators1
- Variants1
⬢Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2010
- Operational StatusIn development
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 2010Production started
16
years in service
1
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES RANKING Combat / Strike Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
27COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES14MODERN ERA · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES203UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS70PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat / Strike Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Operational state of a drone where weapons systems are enabled and ready for engagement.
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
A communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
Aircraft design and technology features that reduce detection by radar, infrared, acoustic, and other sensors through shaping, materials, and emissions control.
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