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United States Anduril Industries
Ghost-X
A modular single-rotor small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) for expeditionary ISR, rapidly assembled by hand and operated through the Lattice autonomy platform for long-endurance reconnaissance.
In service since 2022
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
Pricing: Unit cost not disclosed
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
In service since 2022. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Cruise speed Sustained economical speed. Determines transit time to station. | 56 km/h |
|---|---|
| Endurance Time on station. Critical for UAVs and patrol platforms, higher means longer persistent coverage. | 1.3 h |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 11 kg |
|---|---|
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 0 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Electric single-rotor |
|---|
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights. | EO/IR gimbal |
|---|---|
| Datalink Network connectivity: Link 16, MADL, national datalinks. Enables cooperative engagement. | Encrypted mesh datalink |
Specifications compiled from public Anduril Industries and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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How much does the Anduril Industries Ghost-X weigh? +
The Anduril Industries Ghost-X has a combat weight of 11 kg.
How many crew does the Anduril Industries Ghost-X require? +
The Anduril Industries Ghost-X requires a crew of 0.
What is the Anduril Industries Ghost-X used for? +
The Anduril Industries Ghost-X is a uav / drone typically used for isr, reconnaissance.
How much does the Anduril Industries Ghost-X cost? +
Anduril Industries Ghost-X: Unit cost not disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
