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Saturday, October 26, 2013

Taranis makes maiden flight

Taranis UAVThe BAE Systems Taranis unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) demonstrator has made its maiden flight and is currently conducting initial flight trials, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed to IHS Jane's on 25 October.

"Flight trials [on Taranis] are currently ongoing," an MoD spokesperson told IHS Jane's .

Neither the MoD nor BAE Systems was able to confirm the date of the maiden flight at this stage. However, a full statement by the MoD will be issued when the Taranis flight trial programme has been completed, the spokesperson said.

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2 comments:

  1. Stephen A.26/10/13 16:20

    Is picture with article accurate representation?

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  2. Ko Savonije26/10/13 16:30

    No, it's an artist impression.

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