A European stealth UCAV technology demonstrator led by Dassault with Saab, Leonardo, Airbus/EADS CASA, HAI and RUAG. Tailless delta low-observable design with internal weapons bays; first flew 2012.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | Stealth UCAV demonstrator |
| Role | Low-observable UCAV demonstrator |
| Classification | Military stealth UCAV demonstrator |
| Mission | stealth strike, air-to-ground, technology demonstration, ISR |
| Datalink | Secure datalink (demonstrator) |
| MTOW (kg) | 7000 |
| Operators | France (Dassault-led European consortium) |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Length (m) | 10 |
| Propulsion | Single Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour Mk 951 turbofan |
| Wingspan (m) | 12.5 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Export status | Demonstrator, not exported |
| Launch method | runway takeoff |
| Autonomy level | Autonomous mission execution (demonstrator) |
| Recovery method | runway landing |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 980 |
| Standard sensors | EO/IR (demonstrated), internal weapons bay |
| Production status | Demonstrator (not production) |
| Service ceiling (m) | 14000 |
| 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 |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – large, RF-emitting |
| Speed regime | High-speed / jet (>400 km/h) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class III – Strike / Combat (>600 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |