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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
X-47A Pegasus
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2001–
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
30
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 ClassUnmanned combat aerial vehicle
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Combat / Strike Drones
- First Flight2003
- Primary RoleTechnology demonstration
- In ServiceNo
◈Airframe6MOD.6
- Length8.504 m
- Wingspan8.473 m
- Height1.829 m
- Empty Weight1.74 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight2.212 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5C
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionNo
◇Performance3MOD.3
- Service Ceiling12,192 m
- Range2,778 km
- Maximum Payload450 kg
◆Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints2
- Weapons Payload450 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
▤Control & Autonomy4MOD.4
- Control TypeAutonomous
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built1
- Operators1
- Variants3
▲Service History3MOD.3
- Retirement Year2006
- Production Start2001
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2001Production started
- 2003Entered service
25
years in service
1
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 ↗
72COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES10POST-COLD WAR · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES2781UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS69PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat / Strike Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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.
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