Taranis UAV

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:unmanned_aerial_vehicle
gptkbp:aircraft_operated up to 8,000 kg
combat drone
reconnaissance and strike
gptkbp:aircraft_type stealth drone
gptkbp:budget estimated £200 million
gptkbp:collaboration gptkb:UK_Ministry_of_Defence
gptkbp:combat_radius up to 500 kilometers
gptkbp:control_system autonomous and remote control
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:data_link_system secure data link
gptkbp:design completed
BAE Systems engineers
gptkbp:design_purpose demonstrate technology
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:BAE_Systems
gptkbp:development gptkb:2006
gptkbp:development_goal reduce pilot risk
gptkbp:elevation up to 40,000 feet
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:jet_engine
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2013
gptkb:Woomera_Test_Range
successful
gptkbp:funding UK government funding
gptkbp:fuselage_material composite materials
gptkbp:future_goals unmanned combat operations
gptkbp:future_prospects high
gptkbp:has_programs Taranis program
UK UAV program
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Taranis UAV
gptkbp:innovation advanced aerodynamics
gptkbp:integrates_with other military systems
gptkbp:intended_use gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:involved_technology yes
gptkbp:is_monitored_by real-time surveillance
gptkbp:is_tested_for ongoing
gptkbp:key_concept sensor fusion
gptkbp:key_feature autonomous operation
gptkbp:landing_distance autonomous landing
gptkbp:launch_window catapult launch
gptkbp:length 8.3 meters
gptkbp:max_speed 0.95 Mach
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:military_technology yes
gptkbp:navigation_system GPS and inertial navigation
gptkbp:operational_status in development
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:intelligence_gathering
gptkbp:participating_nations yes
gptkbp:payload_capacity up to 1,000 kg
gptkbp:project gptkb:Taranis
7 years
potential upgrades
gptkbp:range 1,000 kilometers
gptkbp:role combat missions
stealth reconnaissance
gptkbp:sensor advanced sensors
gptkbp:stealth_features yes
low radar cross-section
gptkbp:wingspan 10 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:British_Aerospace_Systems
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6