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
X-47B
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2000–
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
25
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 RoleTechnology demonstrator
- In ServiceNo
◈Airframe6MOD.6
- Length11.643 m
- Wingspan18.928 m
- Height3.17 m
- Empty Weight12.1 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight19 kg
- Low ObservableYes
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney F100-220U
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionNo
◇Performance7MOD.7
- Top Speed1,040 km/h
- Cruise Speed900 km/h
- Service Ceiling12,801.6 m
- Range2,200 km
- Endurance6
- Combat / Operating Radius2,100 km
- Maximum Payload2,000 kg
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control TypeSemi-autonomous
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkYes
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production3MOD.3
- Total Built2
- Operators1
- Variants3
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2000
- Operational StatusActive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2000Production started
- 2013Entered service
26
years in service
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 ↗
54COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES7POST-COLD WAR · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES2094UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS70PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat / Strike Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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 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.
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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