BAE Corax

BAE Systems prototype Corax UAV

The Corax, also known as Raven (Corax being Greek for Raven), is a prototype unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for the British Armed Forces being developed by BAE Systems. Its first test flight was in 2004 after a ten month development cycle. It was first unveiled to the public in January 2006.

Corax, which uses stealth technology, is part of a programme to develop pilotless combat vehicles for future warfare.

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

• RQ-9 Reaper
• RQ-3 DarkStar
• Dassault nEUROn
• EADS Barracuda
• RQ-170 Sentinel
  

References

BBC News Report

External links

• Flight International article on the unveiling of Corax