UAV · MALE UAV demonstrator
Mantis
BAE Systems · United Kingdom
Twin-turboprop MALE UAV advanced concept technology demonstrator developed for the UK MoD for ISR and potential strike. Maiden flight 2009 at Woomera, Australia.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | MALE UAV demonstrator |
| Role | ISR/strike |
| Class | MALE |
| Classification | MALE UAV |
| Mission | ISR, strike |
| Notable partners | Rolls-Royce, Selex Galileo, GE Aviation |
| MTOW (kg) | 9000 |
| Operators | United Kingdom (MoD trials) |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Length (m) | 19.8 |
| Propulsion | Turboprop |
| Wingspan (m) | 20 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Launch method | Runway takeoff |
| Autonomy level | Fully autonomous |
| Endurance (min) | 1800 |
| Recovery method | Runway landing |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 556 |
| Production status | Prototype |
| Service ceiling (m) | 16764 |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | Fully autonomous (human-off-the-loop, AI-navigated) |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – civil | Research |
| Mission / use case – military | Armed UCAV, ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Turbine / jet |
| Range / endurance | Long endurance (>24 hrs) |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – large |
| Speed regime | High-speed / jet (>400 km/h) |
| Strike depth / operational role | Missile-drone / cruise-drone hybrid (jet-powered, e.g. Palianytsia, Peklo), Recon-strike complex (ISR + strike paired, e.g. Mavic + FPV, Orlan + Lancet) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class III – MALE (>600 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |
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