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{{Short description|U.S. Navy sea-skimming missile test target}} |
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[[Image:Coyote_flt.jpg|thumb|right|246px|A GQM-163A Coyote flies over the bow of a U.S. Navy observation ship during a routine test]]'''GQM-163''' (Coyote Sea Skimming target) is a [[supersonic]] seaskimming target built by [[Orbital Sciences]] and used by the [[United States Navy]] as a successor to the [[MQM-8 Vandal]]. Orbital's proposal was chosen over the MA-31, a joint venture between [[Boeing]] and Zvezda-Strela. Orbital was awarded their contract for the development of the Coyote SSST in June 2000. |
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| name = GQM-163 Coyote |
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| image = File:GQM-163 Coyote test launch May 2004.jpg |
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| caption = A GQM-163A Coyote test launch in May 2004. |
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| manufacturer = Northrop Grumman (formerly Orbital Sciences) |
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| diameter = {{cvt|35|cm|in|order=flip}}, booster: {{cvt|46|cm|in|order=flip}} |
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| vehicle_range = {{cvt|45|nmi|mi km}} <ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.orbitalatk.com/flight-systems/missile-defense-systems/ascm-targets/docs/BR06007_3862%20Coyote_R3.pdf|title=Home|access-date=2023-04-06|archive-date=2016-10-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019143915/http://www.orbitalatk.com/flight-systems/missile-defense-systems/ascm-targets/docs/BR06007_3862%20Coyote_R3.pdf|url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref> |
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| speed = Mach 3.0-4.0 at {{cvt|5000|-|55000|ft|m}}, Mach 2.6 at {{cvt|15|-|30|ft|m|sigfig=1}} <ref name="auto"/> |
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| propellant = [[Aerojet]] MARC-R-282 solid-fueled ducted rocket/ramjet engine |
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| ceiling = {{cvt|55000|ft|m}} |
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| altitude = Sea-skimming: {{cvt|30|ft|m}} cruise phase, {{cvt|15|ft|m}} terminal phase |
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| boost = Hercules MK 70 solid-fueled rocket |
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[[File:Coyote_flt.jpg|thumb|A GQM-163A Coyote flies over the bow of a U.S. Navy observation ship during a routine test.]] |
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The '''GQM-163 Coyote''' is a [[supersonic]] [[sea skimming|sea-skimming]] missile target built by [[Northrop Grumman]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-22|title=Northrop Grumman wins potential $250M Navy contract|url=https://www.virginiabusiness.com/article/northrop-grumman-wins-potential-250m-navy-contract/|access-date=2021-01-04|website=Virginia Business|language=en-US}}</ref> (formerly [[Orbital ATK]]) and used by the [[United States Navy]] as a successor to the [[MQM-8 Vandal]]. Orbital's proposal was chosen over the [[MA-31]], a joint venture between [[Boeing]] and [[Zvezda-Strela]]. Orbital was awarded the development contract for the Coyote SSST in June 2000. |
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The Coyote is initially boosted by a Hercules MK-70 booster, of similar design to those used by the now obsolete RIM-67 Standard ER missiles. After the booster stage is expended the missile switches to an Aerojet MARC-R-282 solid-fueled ducted rocket/ramjet engine for sustaining its flight.<ref>[http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/m-163.html Directory of US Military Rockets and Missiles]</ref> |
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The Coyote is launched by a [[Hercules MK-70]] [[Booster (rocketry)|booster]], of similar design to those used by the obsolete [[RIM-67 Standard]] ER missiles. After the booster stage is expended the missile switches to an [[Aerojet MARC-R-282]] [[solid-fuel rocket]]/[[ramjet]] engine for sustained flight. |
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==Specifications== |
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<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htada/articles/20120415.aspx|title=Air Defense: Aster Slays The Russian Dragon|website=www.strategypage.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/m-163.html|title=Orbital Sciences GQM-163 Coyote|website=www.designation-systems.net}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/gqm163-ssst-a-tricky-coyote-to-match-wits-with-defenses-03155/ |
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|access-date=2010-08-17 |
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|title=GQM-163 SSST: A Tricky Coyote to Match Wits With Defenses |
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}}</ref> |
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In July 2018, Orbital Sciences Corp was awarded a US$52m modification to its existing contract, for 18 Lot 12 targets plus some [[Foreign Military Sales]].<ref name="2018-07-03_SD">[http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Orbital_tapped_for_Coyote_supersonic_sea_skimming_targets_for_Navy_999.html Orbital tapped for Coyote supersonic sea skimming targets for Navy], Stephen Carlson, SpaceDaily.com, 2018-07-03</ref> |
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==Operators== |
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| Length = |
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[[File:CQM-163 operators.png|thumb|400px|Map with CQM-163 operators in blue]] |
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|5.60 m (18 ft 4.3 in) (without booster), 9.53 m (31 ft 3.3 in) (incl. booster) |
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;{{flagicon|USA}} [[United States of America]] |
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| Diameter = |
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* [[US Navy]] |
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| 35 cm (13.8 in), booster: 46 cm (18 in) |
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;{{flagicon|France}} [[France]] |
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* [[French Navy]] |
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;{{flagicon|Australia}} [[Australia]] |
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* [[Australian Navy]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ihs.com/events/exhibitions/dsei-2013/news/day-4/ANZAC-upgrade-completes-final-acceptance-trial.aspx|title=ANZAC upgrade completes final acceptance trial}}</ref> |
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;{{flagicon|Japan}} [[Japan]] |
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* [[Japan Maritime Self Defense Force]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/44441/latest-gqm-163-ssst-contract-includes-first-sale-to-japan|title=Latest GQM-163 SSST contract includes first sale to Japan|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141018134914/http://www.janes.com/article/44441/latest-gqm-163-ssst-contract-includes-first-sale-to-japan|archive-date= 2014-10-18|date= 2014-10-13|website=Janes.com}}</ref> |
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|mach 2.8 |
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|Range = |
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|110 km (60 nm) |
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|Booster = |
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| Hercules MK 70 solid-fueled rocket |
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|Sustainer = |
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| Aerojet MARC-R-282 solid-fueled ducted rocket/ramjet |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 19:30, 12 January 2024
GQM-163 Coyote | |
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Production history | |
Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman (formerly Orbital Sciences) |
Specifications | |
Length | 18.4 ft (5.62 m) without booster, 31.4 ft (9.56 m) with booster |
Diameter | 14 in (35 cm), booster: 18 in (46 cm) |
Propellant | Aerojet MARC-R-282 solid-fueled ducted rocket/ramjet engine |
Operational range | 45 nmi (52 mi; 83 km) [1] |
Flight ceiling | 55,000 ft (17,000 m) |
Flight altitude | Sea-skimming: 30 ft (9.1 m) cruise phase, 15 ft (4.6 m) terminal phase |
Boost time | Hercules MK 70 solid-fueled rocket |
Maximum speed | Mach 3.0-4.0 at 5,000–55,000 ft (1,500–16,800 m), Mach 2.6 at 15–30 ft (5–9 m) [1] |
The GQM-163 Coyote is a supersonic sea-skimming missile target built by Northrop Grumman[2] (formerly Orbital ATK) and used by the United States Navy as a successor to the MQM-8 Vandal. Orbital's proposal was chosen over the MA-31, a joint venture between Boeing and Zvezda-Strela. Orbital was awarded the development contract for the Coyote SSST in June 2000.
The Coyote is launched by a Hercules MK-70 booster, of similar design to those used by the obsolete RIM-67 Standard ER missiles. After the booster stage is expended the missile switches to an Aerojet MARC-R-282 solid-fuel rocket/ramjet engine for sustained flight. [3][4][5]
In July 2018, Orbital Sciences Corp was awarded a US$52m modification to its existing contract, for 18 Lot 12 targets plus some Foreign Military Sales.[6]
Operators[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Home" (PDF). Archived from the original on 2016-10-19. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Northrop Grumman wins potential $250M Navy contract". Virginia Business. 2020-12-22. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ "Air Defense: Aster Slays The Russian Dragon". www.strategypage.com.
- ^ "Orbital Sciences GQM-163 Coyote". www.designation-systems.net.
- ^ "GQM-163 SSST: A Tricky Coyote to Match Wits With Defenses". Retrieved 2010-08-17.
- ^ Orbital tapped for Coyote supersonic sea skimming targets for Navy, Stephen Carlson, SpaceDaily.com, 2018-07-03
- ^ "ANZAC upgrade completes final acceptance trial".
- ^ "Latest GQM-163 SSST contract includes first sale to Japan". Janes.com. 2014-10-13. Archived from the original on 2014-10-18.