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Dassault Aviation (multinational consortium) · France

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.

CountryFrance
SubcategoryFixed-wing
SubtypeStealth UCAV demonstrator
RoleLow-observable UCAV demonstrator
ClassificationMilitary stealth UCAV demonstrator
Missionstealth strike, air-to-ground, technology demonstration, ISR
DatalinkSecure datalink (demonstrator)
MTOW (kg)7000
OperatorsFrance (Dassault-led European consortium)
Frame typeFixed-wing
Length (m)10
PropulsionSingle Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour Mk 951 turbofan
Wingspan (m)12.5
Combat-provenNo
Export statusDemonstrator, not exported
Launch methodrunway takeoff
Autonomy levelAutonomous mission execution (demonstrator)
Recovery methodrunway landing
Year introduced2012
Max speed (km/h)980
Standard sensorsEO/IR (demonstrated), internal weapons bay
Production statusDemonstrator (not production)
Service ceiling (m)14000
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.dassault-aviation.com/en/defense/neuron