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BAE Tempest

Lift typeFixed wing
Construction typeFactory-built
Control typeAutonomous
Engine typeTurbojet
ApplicationFighter
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Stealth fighter concept to replace the Eurofighter Typhoon. Unmanned aircraft accompanied during flight by swarm of drones. Under development.

Type variants

Variant Launch/First flight Production end  
BAE Tempest 2015 / Sixth-generation jet fighter.

Recent news

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Airframer

BAE Systems plcNewsIn collaboration with Rolls-Royce, MBDA and Leonardo

Other aircraft programs:    BAE Systems Hawk 100, BAE Taranis, BAE Mantis, BAE Systems MAGMA, Prismatic PHASA-35, BAE T-650

Supply chain

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Components / Actuation

Collins Aerospace, Mechanical Systems - Actuation Analysis | News Electromechanical Actuators: Advanced actuation capabilities

Components / Sensors, Transducers & Detectors

Leonardo Airborne Systems UK Analysis | News Sensors/Transducers:

Airframe Systems / Weapons Systems

Leonardo Airborne Systems UK Analysis | News Electronic Warfare Systems:
Leonardo Electronics Analysis | News Surveillance/Air Defense Radar: Development of ECRS Mk2 radar with Leonardo in Edinburgh
MBDA UK Analysis | News Missiles:

Avionics / Communications (Airborne)

Leonardo Airborne Systems UK Analysis | News Airborne Communication Systems: ; Airborne Communication Systems: ECRS Mk2 (European Common Radar System Mk2)

Power Systems / Electrical Power Systems

Rolls-Royce plc Defence Aerospace Analysis | News Starter Generators: Embedded Electrical Starter Generator, E2SG
TT Electronics plc Analysis | News Power Conversion Equipment: DC-DC converter to BAE Systems, for use within the FCS (Flight Control System)

Power Systems / Engines

Reaction Engines Ltd Analysis | News Turbojet Engines: Hypersonic propulsion system technology in collaboration with Rolls-Royce.
Rolls-Royce plc Defence Aerospace Analysis | News Turbojet Engines: Hypersonic propulsion system
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