UAV · UCAV demonstrator
Taranis
BAE Systems · United Kingdom
Stealthy UCAV technology demonstrator built for the UK MoD to explore deep-strike unmanned combat capability. First flew in 2013 in Australia.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | UCAV demonstrator |
| Role | Strike/ISR |
| Class | UCAV |
| Classification | UCAV |
| Mission | Strike, ISR |
| Datalink | Satellite link control |
| Notable partners | Rolls-Royce, GE Aviation Systems, QinetiQ |
| MTOW (kg) | 8000 |
| Operators | United Kingdom (MoD trials) |
| Frame type | Flying wing |
| Length (m) | 12.43 |
| Propulsion | Turbofan |
| Wingspan (m) | 10 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Launch method | Runway takeoff |
| Autonomy level | Semi-autonomous |
| Recovery method | Runway landing |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Production status | Prototype |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | RC line-of-sight – BVLOS, Semi-autonomous (human-on-the-loop) |
| 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 | GNSS-dependent, RCS – large, RF-emitting |
| Strike depth / operational role | Recon-strike complex (ISR + strike paired, e.g. Mavic + FPV, Orlan + Lancet) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class III – Strike / Combat (>600 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.baesystems.com