Updated December 26, 2025
Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk
High-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) surveillance unmanned aircraft system designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
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Price
$131,000,000.00
Market price
Weight
14,628,000 g
Total weight including battery
Flight Time
1800 mins
Average flight time in normal conditions
Wind Resistance
12/12
Ability to handle wind conditions
Maximum Wind Speed
45 mph
Maximum recommended wind speed
Maximum Altitude
19,812 m
Maximum operating altitude
Temperature Range
-50°C to 45°C
Operating temperature range
Range
14,000 m
Maximum transmission range
Performance Analysis
Overall Performance
Comprehensive performance score
100/100
Grade: F
Power Efficiency
Flight time per weight
0.1 min/kg
D
1/100Acceleration Score
Speed & agility capability
100/100
A
100/100Weather Versatility
All-condition capability
100/100
A
100/100Mission Endurance
Long-mission capability
100/100
A
100/100Portability Index
Travel & setup friendliness
0/100
D
0/100Payload Capacity
Weight carrying capability
100/100
A
100/100Weather Versatility
Performance across conditions
100/100
A
100/100Maneuverability
Agility & control precision
80/100
B
80/100Performance Insights(5 insights)
✓ 3 strengths! 1 areas to consider→ 1 recommendations
- ✓Exceptional overall performance score in the top 5% of drones
- ✓Professional-grade wind resistance suitable for challenging conditions
- !Consider upgrading to higher capacity batteries for better flight time
- →Heavy weight requires careful flight planning and may need transport equipment
- ✓Cold weather capable - can operate in freezing temperatures