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 .

Oct 21, 2009 · The Mantis medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned air vehicle (UAV) system has been designed and developed by BAE Systems, UK, principally for UK Defence Forces to perform intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) operations.

With our advanced technology demonstration programmes such as like Mantis and Taranis, we are leading the world in the development and application of autonomous system design for unmanned aircraft– aircraft that can quite literally fly and think for themselves.

Aug 26, 2020 · BAe Systems unveiled their "Mantis" solely as a UAV technology demonstrator to evaluate a full-sized unmanned combat vehicle - known specifically under the categorization of "Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle" (UCAV).

The BAE Systems Mantis is a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed as a technology demonstrator for the British Ministry of Defence. Powered by twin Rolls-Royce M250 turboprop engines, it can reach speeds of up to 345 mph (556 km/h) and has a maximum endurance of 30 hours.

Nov 15, 2009 · The 20 meter wingspan Mantis is BAE Systems’ first all-electric aircraft. The system is intended to be easily deployable and can be broken down to fit into a military transport aircraft. Mantis is designed to be quickly reconfigured by introducing mission-specific “plug and play” elements in the mission system, and the ability to carry a ...

Nov 15, 2009 · The mock-up of BAE's innovative MANTIS UAV is on display in the Dubai static park, filling in for the real aircraft. On the eve of the show, BAE Systems revealed that the real aircraft was now well into its flight test programme, having undertaken its delayed first flight at Woomera, South Australia.

Die BAE Mantis ist ein unbemanntes Fluggerät des britischen Herstellers BAE Systems, das als Demonstrator für die Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV)-Technologie dienen soll. Die Entwicklung der Mantis begann im Jahr 2007 und ein Jahr später wurde eine Attrappe auf der Farnborough International Airshow gezeigt.

Nov 15, 2009 · BAE Systems confirms the Mantis unmanned aircraft has flown for the first time at the Woomera test range in South Australia. The 20m (65.5ft)-wingspan Mantis, a rising competitor to the...

BAe Systems is only launching its "Mantis" as a UAV technology demonstrator for evaluating full-scale unmanned combat vehicles, especially known under the Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) category.