Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat / strike drones category.
01 / Overview
Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator program
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2007–2015
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
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 Flight2011
- Primary RoleCarrier-based strike and surveillance demonstrator
- In ServiceNo
◈Airframe6MOD.6
- Length12.3 m
- Wingspan8.9 m
- Height3 m
- Empty Weight4,500 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight9,000 kg
- Low ObservableYes
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine TypeTurbojet/Turbofan
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionNo
- Propeller / ConfigurationNone
◇Performance7MOD.7
- Top Speed1,100 km/h
- Cruise Speed800 km/h
- Service Ceiling15,000 m
- Range2,000 km
- Endurance6
- Combat / Operating Radius800 km
- Maximum Payload1,000 kg
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament5MOD.5
- ArmedYes
- Hardpoints2
- Weapons Payload1,000 kg
- Weapon TypesAir-to-surface missiles, precision guided munitions
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control TypeRemote piloted with autonomous capabilities
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkYes
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production3MOD.3
- Total Built2
- Operators1
- Variants2
◎Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year2015
- Production Start2009
- Production End2015
- Operational StatusProgram completed, demonstrator retired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2007Production started
- 2015Production ended
19
years in service
8
years in production
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES RANKING Combat / Strike Drones · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
27COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES2POST-COLD WAR · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES1222UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS65PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat / Strike Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
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.
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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