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Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat

UAV / Droneconfirmed

Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat

The Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat, previously known as the Boeing Airpower Teaming System (ATS), is a stealth, multirole, unmanned combat aerial vehicle under development by Boeing Australia for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). It is designed as a force multiplier aircraft capable of flying alongside crewed aircraft for support as part of an integrated system (loyal wingman) including space-based capabilities, and performing autonomous missions independently using artificial intelligence. As of October 2024, eight Block 1 vehicles have been built with more than 100 hours of flight testing. Operational tests have taken place at Australia's RAAF Woomera Test Range Complex approximately one out of every three months, with the aircraft flying one to three sorties daily, including some flights at night.

Specifications

TypeUAV / Drone
ManufacturerBoeing Australia, Boeing Defense, Space & Security
Introduced2028
StatusIn service
Speed1,080 km/h
Range3,704 km
Length11.7 m
Wingspan7.3 m
Max speedMach 0.9

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Australia10confirmed

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