| Taranis | |
|---|---|
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| Artist impression on the BAE Taranis | |
| Role | Autonomous UCAV |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems Military Air & Information |
| First flight | 10 August 2013 |
| Status | In development |
| Primary user | United Kingdom |
| Produced | 2010-present |
| Number built | 1 |
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]
- ^ Allison, George (5 February 2014). "Taranis stealth drone test flights successful". UK Defence Journal. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
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FGlobalwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ 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.