UXV Combatant

Artist depiction of the UXV Combatant
General characteristics
TypeAircraft cruiser
Displacement8,000 t (7,900 long tons; 8,800 short tons)
Length500 ft (152.4 m)
Beam70 ft (21 m)
Speed27 knots (50 km/h; 31 mph)
Complement60
Armament
Aircraft carried
Aviation facilities
  • A large V-shaped flight deck
  • A hangar deck

The UXV Combatant is a concept UAV drone carrier aviation capable warship designed by BVT Surface Fleet (now BAE Systems Maritime – Naval Ships), which was displayed at the Defence Security and Equipment International (DSEI) in 2007. UXV Combatant shares some common design features with the Type 45 destroyer and the Interdiction Assault Ship concept.