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Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Taranis UAV takes big step nearer reality


Taranis unmanned air vehicle

The £124m Taranis unmanned air vehicle (UAV) technology demonstrator programme led by BAE Systems, has moved closer to reality.

The release of computer-aided design (CAD) models to the manufacturing team for the first machined parts allows the machine tools to be prepared and programmed in advance of the first metal for Taranis being cut later this month. These first parts include a centre fuselage frame and a major machining within the intake duct.

The release of the design models represents a significant transition from the design phase into the detailed design and manufacturing phase of the programme.

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