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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.

CountryUnited Kingdom
SubcategoryFixed-wing
SubtypeMALE UAV demonstrator
RoleISR/strike
ClassMALE
ClassificationMALE UAV
MissionISR, strike
Notable partnersRolls-Royce, Selex Galileo, GE Aviation
MTOW (kg)9000
OperatorsUnited Kingdom (MoD trials)
Frame typeFixed-wing
Length (m)19.8
PropulsionTurboprop
Wingspan (m)20
Combat-provenNo
Launch methodRunway takeoff
Autonomy levelFully autonomous
Endurance (min)1800
Recovery methodRunway landing
Year introduced2009
Max speed (km/h)556
Production statusPrototype
Service ceiling (m)16764
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.baesystems.com