The Corax, also known as Raven (''Corax'' being
Latin
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for
raven), is a prototype
unmanned aerial vehicle
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(UAV) for the
British Armed Forces being developed by
BAE Systems Military Air & Information.
Its first test flight was in 2004 after a ten-month development cycle. It was first unveiled to the public in January 2006.
Corax uses
stealth technology.
See also
References
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External links
Flight International article on the unveiling of Corax
Unmanned stealth aircraft
British Aerospace aircraft
2000s British experimental aircraft
Unmanned military aircraft of the United Kingdom
BAE Systems research and development
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