Kratos UTAP 22 Mako
Kratos UTAP 22 Mako
Kratos’ UTAP-22 Mako (Unmanned Tactical Aerial Platform) was designed as the unmanned (UAS) counterpart or wingman to manned warfighters. It was revealed in 2015.
Basic Weapon Facts
I. Background
- Manufacturer: Kratos
- Suppliers: United States Air Force (USAF)
- Country of origin: United States
- Developmental stage: Operational
- System version: Based on the USAF BQM-167A
- System type: UAS
II. General Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| System dimensions | 6.1 x 3.2 m |
| Weight | 159 kg |
| Max payload | 318 kg |
| Max operating time | 3 hours |
| Max operating Distance/Reach | 2593 km |
| Max speed | 11025 km/h |
III. Autonomy
Autonomous Targeting capabilities:
According to Airforce-Technology, the system has the capacity to “coordinate semi-autonomous deployment of payload and dispersed from formation to perform an independent function with a subsequent re-join”. The system is equipped with Karatos’ Skyborg autonomous core system.
Sources
- Manufacturer website:
https://www.kratosdefense.com/systems-and-platforms/unmanned-systems/aerial/tactical-uavs - News reports:
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