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Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · People's Republic of China · 2014
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
75
Endurance
70
Operating Altitude
80
Range
75
Data-Link
65
Stealth / Survivability
85
Image Quality
70
Autonomy
60
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin People's Republic of China
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraModern Era
In service2014
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
73
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
10/59
Modern Era
29/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
75
Endurance
70
Operating Altitude
80
Range
75
Data-Link
65
Stealth / Survivability
85
Image Quality
70
Autonomy
60
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
73
reconnaissance / surveillance drones category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • UAV ClassHALE
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • First Flight2014
  • Service Entry Year2016
  • Primary RoleReconnaissance, precision strike, meteorological observation
  • In ServiceYes
◈Airframe6MOD.6
  • Length9 m
  • Wingspan14 m
  • Height2.7 m
  • Empty Weight2,300 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight3,200 kg
  • Low ObservableYes
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
  • Engine Typeturbojet
  • Number of Engines1
  • Engine Power500 kW
◇Performance7MOD.7
  • Top Speed750 km/h
  • Cruise Speed610 km/h
  • Service Ceiling15,000 m
  • Range4,000 km
  • Endurance20
  • Combat / Operating Radius2,000 km
  • Maximum Payload400 kg
◆Payload & Sensors6MOD.6
▤Armament5MOD.5
⬢Control & Autonomy3MOD.3
▲Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built12
◎Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2014Production started
12
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
WZ-10SALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Saudi Arabia———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE10terms
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.
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
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.
A device that emits a laser beam to mark targets for precision-guided munitions, enabling accurate strikes by designating coordinates for laser-homing weapons.
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) radar are airborne radar systems used to detect, track, and image moving or stationary targets on the ground, regardless of weather or lighting conditions.
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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