UTAP-22 Mako (76f09f3c-e0c5-5261-8f0a-94b5ba004786)
The UTAP‑22 Mako is Kratos’s high‑speed, jet‑powered tactical UAV designed for the U.S. armed forces. Derived from the proven BQM‑167A target, the Mako launches via a compact rocket‑assisted system and recovers by precision parachute, allowing operations from austere sites without runways. With a 0.91 Mach top speed, a 50,000‑ft ceiling, three‑hour endurance and a 158 kg internal payload (plus 45 kg per wing‑tip and 363 kg external capacity), it can carry weapons, electronic‑warfare suites, chaff/flare dispensers and sensor packages. Its open‑mission architecture supports single‑ship, multi‑ship, and manned‑unmanned teaming, making it a versatile, affordable strike and ISR platform for contested environments.