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Development of the mantis started in late 2007, a mock-up being revealed at the 2008 Farnborough International Air Show. The Phase 1 Mantis vehicle is powered by two Rolls-Royce Model 250 turboprop engines, although this is likeley to change in later variants. The Mantis is intended to have atleast 24-hour endurance and is an autonomous vehicle, able to pilot itself and to plot its own course, communication with personnel on the ground regarding its observations.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 55.5ft (16.9m)
- Length 32.0ft (9.8m)
- Height 10.0ft (3.1m)
- Empty Weight 5,798lbs (2,630kg)
- Loaded Weight 6,942lbs (3,149kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.103
- Wing Loading 30.3lbs/ft2 (148.2kg/m2)
- Wing Area 228.8ft2 (21.3m2)
- Drag Points 2241
Parts
- Number of Parts 73
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 320
