Pictures of the Mantis Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)

The Mantis Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrator (ACTD) is a British demonstrator programme for Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology by BAE Systems. It is a twin-engined turboprop-powered UCAV with a wingspan of approx. 67 ft. (= 20,40 m), a height of 13,45 ft. (4,10 m), and a overall length of 44.62 ft (13,60 m).
Mantis UAS is the world's first unmanned autonomous aircraft and the largest known twin engine UAV to be flown to date.
This long range, high endurance system offers an adaptable solution to address Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) requirements.

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Pictures:	Mantis Deep & Persistent UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System)
Airshow:	RIAT 2012 (Royal International Air Tattoo)
Location:	RAF Fairford (FFD/EGVA), United Kingdom
Date:	7 - 8 July 2012
Mantis Unmanned Autonomous System (UAS) Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrator (ACTD), BAE Systems, United Kingdom

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