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MQ-28A Ghost Bat

MQ-28A Ghost Bat

Surveillance & Reconnaissance Airplanes
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MQ-28A Ghost Bat
Operational Photo
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Basic Information
Name
MQ-28A Ghost Bat
Designation
MQ-28A Ghost Bat
Alternate Designation
BATS, Boeing Airpower Teaming System, Loyal Wingman
Equipment Type
Surveillance & Reconnaissance Airplanes
Manufacturer
Boeing, AME Unmanned Systems, BAE Systems, Ferra Engineering, RUAG Holding
Date of Introduction
2025
Description

The MQ-28A Ghost Bat, formerly known as Boeing Airpower Teaming System (BATS), is a fighter-like unmanned air system developed in Australia to provide multi-mission support. This unmanned platform has been designed to team up with existing military aircraft such as manned fighter jets and large airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. The unmanned platform will be able to fly at ranges of 2,000 nautical miles (+3,600 kilometers) carrying and integrated sensor package to perform Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Electronic Warfare (EW) missions. Besides, the aircraft will feature Artificial Intelligence (AI) to fly autonomously. The MQ-28A Ghost Bat performed its first flight on March 21, 2021, and may enter into service by 2025.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range 3704.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group Surveillance & Reconnaissance Airplanes
Status Active
Also Known As BATS, Boeing Airpower Teaming System, Loyal Wingman
Origin Australia
Contractors Boeing*, AME Unmanned Systems, BAE Systems, Ferra Engineering, RUAG Holding
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) September 5, 2025
First Flight March 1, 2021
Total Production 6
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 0
Number of Engines 1
Dimensions — Length 11.7 meter
Performance — Max Range 2,000 nautical mile
Details
Country of Origin Australia
Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003862

Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
11.7 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
Australia
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