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BAE Systems Mantis
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BAESystemsMantis

Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · United Kingdom · 2007
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BAESystemsMantis

BAE Systems Mantis
BAE Systems Mantis Photo: simon butler from halesowen, uk · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
60
Endurance
55
Operating Altitude
50
Range
55
Data-Link
60
Stealth / Survivability
30
Image Quality
65
Autonomy
50
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerBAE Systems
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraPost-Cold War
In service2007
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
55
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
47/69
Post-Cold War
172/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
60
Endurance
55
Operating Altitude
50
Range
55
Data-Link
60
Stealth / Survivability
30
Image Quality
65
Autonomy
50
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
BAE Systems Mantis
Prime contractor
Production
2007–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
47
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
55
reconnaissance / surveillance drones category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • UAV ClassUCAV demonstrator
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • First Flight2009
  • Primary RoleUCAV technology demonstrator
◈Airframe5MOD.5
  • Length19.8 m
  • Wingspan22 m
  • Empty Weight1,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight9,000 kg
  • Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
  • Engine TypeRolls-Royce M250B-17
  • Number of Engines2
  • Electric PropulsionNo
  • Propeller / Configurationpropeller
◇Performance3MOD.3
  • Top Speed300 km/h
  • Cruise Speed370.368 km/h
  • Endurance30
▤Armament3MOD.3
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production2MOD.2
  • Operators1
  • Variants1
◎Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2007
  • Operational StatusTest programme active
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2007Production started
19
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Automatic Takeoff/Landing is a UAV capability that enables a drone to initiate and complete takeoff and landing sequences autonomously using onboard sensors and control software.
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
A capability enabling drones to relay communication signals between units, extending operational range and maintaining network connectivity in combat environments.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
A communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
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