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Combat / Strike Drones · United States · 2000
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X-47B

X-47B
X-47B Photo: US Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Strike Lethality
30
Endurance
40
Payload
35
Sensors
30
Survivability
45
Range
40
Autonomy
60
Data-Link & Control
50
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
20
Origin United States
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Corporation
CategoryCombat / Strike Drones
EraPost-Cold War
In service2000
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
41
Combat / Strike Drones MASS Rating
7/10
Post-Cold War
54/74
All-Time
Combat / Strike Drones · 10 axes scored
Strike Lethality
30
Endurance
40
Payload
35
Sensors
30
Survivability
45
Range
40
Autonomy
60
Data-Link & Control
50
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
20
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat / strike drones category.
01 / Overview
X-47B
Production
2000–
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
25
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
41
combat / strike drones category
ⓘ 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
◇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
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built2
  • Operators1
  • Variants3
◎Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2000
  • Operational StatusActive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2000Production started
  2. 2013Entered service
26
years in service
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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