BAE Systems Taranis

Taranis
Artist impression on the BAE Taranis
General information
TypeAutonomous UCAV
ManufacturerBAE Systems Military Air & Information
StatusIn development
Primary userUnited Kingdom
Number built1
History
Manufactured2010-present
First flight10 August 2013

The BAE Systems Taranis is a British demonstrator programme for unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) technology, under development primarily by the defence contractor BAE Systems Military Air & Information. The aircraft, which is named after the Celtic god of thunder Taranis, first flew in 2013.[1][2] An unmanned warplane, the Taranis is designed to fly intercontinental missions, and would carry a variety of weapons, enabling it to attack both aerial and ground targets. It uses stealth technology, giving it a low radar profile, and is controllable via satellite link from anywhere on Earth.[3]

  1. ^ Allison, George (5 February 2014). "Taranis stealth drone test flights successful". UK Defence Journal. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference FGlobal was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Emery, Daniel (12 July 2010). "MoD lifts lid on unmanned combat plane prototype". BBC News. Archived from the original on 12 July 2010. Retrieved 12 July 2010.