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
ZALA 421-06
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
54
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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
◎General6MOD.6
- UAV Classmicro air vehicle
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight2008
- Service Entry Year2008
- Primary Rolesurveillance
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe4MOD.4
- Length0.4 m
- Wingspan1.77 m
- Height0.67 m
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine Typeinternal combustion engine
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionNo
- Propeller / Configurationmain rotor
◇Performance6MOD.6
- Top Speed89 km/h
- Cruise Speed54 km/h
- Service Ceiling4,000 m
- Range40 km
- Endurance0.5
- Maximum Payload3.5 kg
◆Payload & Sensors6MOD.6
- EO/IR SensorYes
- SAR / GMTI RadarNo
- SIGINT PayloadNo
- Laser DesignatorNo
- Sensor Payload Weight3.5 kg
- Comms RelayNo
▤Armament2MOD.2
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typeautonomous and manual
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Service History1MOD.1
- Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2008Production started
18
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
194RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES54POST-COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES1171RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS31PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
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