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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.

CountryUnited Kingdom
SubcategoryFixed-wing
SubtypeUCAV demonstrator
RoleStrike/ISR
ClassUCAV
ClassificationUCAV
MissionStrike, ISR
DatalinkSatellite link control
Notable partnersRolls-Royce, GE Aviation Systems, QinetiQ
MTOW (kg)8000
OperatorsUnited Kingdom (MoD trials)
Frame typeFlying wing
Length (m)12.43
PropulsionTurbofan
Wingspan (m)10
Combat-provenNo
Launch methodRunway takeoff
Autonomy levelSemi-autonomous
Recovery methodRunway landing
Year introduced2013
Production statusPrototype
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.baesystems.com