Data Quality81%
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 421-16
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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
◎General4MOD.4
- UAV ClassSmall Tactical UAV
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance
- Primary RoleISR
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe3MOD.3
- Wingspan1.6 m
- Max Takeoff Weight4.5 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine TypeElectric
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionYes
- Propeller / ConfigurationPusher
◇Performance6MOD.6
- Top Speed120 km/h
- Cruise Speed80 km/h
- Service Ceiling3,000 m
- Range30 km
- Endurance3
- Maximum Payload0.5 kg
◆Payload & Sensors6MOD.6
- EO/IR SensorYes
- SAR / GMTI RadarNo
- SIGINT PayloadNo
- Laser DesignatorNo
- Sensor Payload Weight0.5 kg
- Comms RelayNo
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control TypeRemote Control / Autonomous
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingNo
▲Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusActive
03 / History
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
06 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
232RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES1464RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS170PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
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