UTAP-22 Mako American Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

The UTAP-22 Mako American Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is a high-speed, highly maneuverable unmanned aerial system (UAS) that offers open mission-system flexibility and a generous payload capacity, making it an affordable and effective solution. The Mako is based on the reliable BQM-167A aerial target, which the U.S. Air Force has used for years as a realistic threat emulator. This thoughtfully designed UAV features a rocket-assisted launch and precision parachute recovery system. With its open mission system architecture and proven capability to integrate multiple payload options, the Mako is ready to support various operations, including single-ship, multi-ship, or manned-unmanned teaming missions. The Mako has an operational ceiling of 50,000 feet and can reach speeds up to 0.91 Mach. Its sleek design provides warfighters with an affordable, high-performance, multi-role weapon system. The aircraft features large, configurable auxiliary bays that offer up to 8.5 cubic feet of internal payload volume, along with external hardpoints located at mid-wing and wing-tip positions for added mission flexibility. The Kratos Unmanned Tactical Aerial Platform (UTAP-22) Mako provides an affordable fighter-like unmanned aircraft capable of untethered or collaborative operations with manned assets in contested environments. Its design allows for flexibility in command and control architecture, ample payload capacity, and adaptable vehicle signatures, all within a low-cost system. By utilizing a minimal footprint rocket-assisted takeoff (RATO) and a precision parachute recovery system, the Kratos Mako can operate in austere locations without the need for a runway. It is specifically designed for tactical and collaborative missions alongside manned aircraft and can deliver payloads effectively in challenging and hostile environments, thanks to its robust survivability characteristics.