Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
X-46
Country
Prime contractor
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
40
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
◎General3MOD.3
- UAV ClassUnmanned combat aerial vehicle
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- Primary RoleCarrier-based UCAV demonstrator
◈Airframe1MOD.1
▣Powerplant1MOD.1
- Engine TypeJet
◇Armament1MOD.1
- ArmedYes
◆Control & Autonomy3MOD.3
▤Production2MOD.2
- Total Built0
- Variants1
⬢Service History3MOD.3
- Retirement Year2003
- Production Start2000
- Production End2003
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
191RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES1793UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS266PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
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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