Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Teledyne Ryan Scarab
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1988–1988
Quantity
56
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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 Classmedium-range reconnaissance UAV
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight1988
- Primary Rolereconnaissance
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe4MOD.4
- Length6.12 m
- Wingspan3.35 m
- Max Takeoff Weight1,130 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeTeledyne CAE 373
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionNo
◇Performance3MOD.3
- Top Speed970 km/h
- Service Ceiling16,100 m
- Range2,250 km
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typepre-programmed with radio-control backup
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableNo
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingNo
▲Production3MOD.3
- Total Built56
- Operators1
- Variants0
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1988
- Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1988Production started
38
years in service
0
years in production
56
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
Teledyne Ryan ScarabSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Egypt | 56 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
66RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES2COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES966UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS82PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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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