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See the UK's possible new stealth plane
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This sleek-looking machine is the Taranis, a prototype for an unmanned combat aircraft of the future.
The Taranis is a stealth plane, which means that it is almost invisible to radar. It is intended to strike at targets a long distance away, and will be controlled from the ground by experienced pilots.
It has been built by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and several engineering companies, including BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce. Flight trials are due to start next year, and it is hoped that the tests will help engineers to get more information about how well the craft could perform in various situations. Watch the video below to see the unveiling of the Taranis.
Unmanned planes or drones have been controversial recently. The US has carried out several strikes with them on alleged rebel positions in Pakistan, as part of the struggle against the Taliban and al-Qaeda.
Image by BAE Systems
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