BAE mantis

The BAE Systems Mantis Unmanned Autonomous System Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrator is a British demonstrator programme for Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology.

The Mantis is a twin-engine, turboprop-powered UCAV with a wingspan of approximately 22 m, broadly comparable to the MQ-9 Reaper. Other partners involved in Phase 1 of the Mantis programme include the UK Ministry of Defence, Rolls-Royce, QinetiQ, GE Aviation, L-3 Wescam, Meggitt and Lola.

General characteristics

• Crew: none (UAV)
• Length: 19.8 m (65 ft 0 in)
• Empty weight: 1,000 kg (2,205 lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 9,000 kg (19,842 lb)
• Powerplant: 2 × Rolls-Royce M250B-17 turboprop, 280 kW (380 shp) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 556 km/h; 345 mph (300 kn)
• Cruise speed: 370 km/h; 230 mph (200 kn)
• Endurance: 30 hours

Armament

• Hardpoints: Six

Avionics

• L-3 Wescam MX-20
• BAE Systems Imagery Collection and Exploitation (ICE) system

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