UXV Combatant

Artist depiction of the UXV Combatant
General characteristics
TypeAircraft cruiser
Displacement8,000 t (7,900 long tons; 8,800 short tons)[1]
Length500 ft (152.4 m)[2]
Beam70 ft (21 m)[2]
Speed27 knots (50 km/h; 31 mph)[2]
Complement60
Armament
Aircraft carried
Aviation facilities
  • A large V-shaped flight deck[2]
  • A hangar deck[2]

The UXV Combatant is a concept UAV drone carrier aviation capable warship designed by BVT Surface Fleet (now BAE Systems Maritime – Naval Ships), which was displayed at the Defence Security and Equipment International (DSEI) in 2007.[1] UXV Combatant shares some common design features with the Type 45 destroyer[1] and the Interdiction Assault Ship concept.

  1. ^ a b c "Mothership for unmanned vehicles looks to the future". baesystems.com. BAE Systems. 11 September 2007. Archived from the original on 2 November 2007.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Cite error: The named reference DeBenedetti was invoked but never defined (see the help page).