Weapon Systems Of The Future -- The Mantis

The Mantis is designed to fly thousands of miles and last up to 30 hours without refuelling

RAF Show Off 'Killer' Drone Aircraft Which Will Help
Protect Major Dam In Afghanistan -- The Daily Mail

The RAF has unveiled its latest weapon in the fight to protect the crucial Kajaki dam in southern Afghanistan.

The unmanned Mantis killer ‘drone’ aircraft will guard supply pylons in the area where last week British troops carried out a daring mission to install a 200-ton turbine.

Designed to fly thousands of miles and last up to 30 hours without refuelling, the Mantis – which is the size of a small lorry – will carry Brimstone air-to-ground tank-busting missiles and GBU laser-guided bombs.

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My Comment: When I saw the first Terminator Movie 20 years ago, I was fascinated by the sophistication of the weapon systems described in the movie. What was science fiction 20 years ago is reality today.

I sure would hate to have one of those UAV's flying over my home every night.