Data Quality82%
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-50 Dragonfly
Country
Production
2003–2006
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
66
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
10
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
◎General5MOD.5
- UAV Classexperimental UAV
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight2003
- Primary RoleVTOL rotorcraft demonstrator
- In ServiceNo
◈Airframe6MOD.6
- Length5.182 m
- Wingspan2.69 m
- Height1.829 m
- Empty Weight574 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight645 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeWilliams F112 turbofan
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionNo
◇Performance3MOD.3
- Top Speed700 km/h
- Cruise Speed278 km/h
- Maximum Payload91 kg
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typeautonomous
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production3MOD.3
- Total Built2
- Operators1
- Variants0
◎Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year2006
- Production Start2003
- Production End2006
- Operational Statuscanceled
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 2003Production started
- 2006Production ended
23
years in service
3
years in production
2
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
265RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES66POST-COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES2652UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS278PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance 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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