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[[Image:BQM-74E launch.jpg|thumb|300px|right|BMQ-74E Chukar launching]]The '''BQM-74E Chukar''' aerial target drone is a recoverable, remote controlled, subsonic aerial target, capable of speeds up to [[Mach number|Mach]] 0.86 and altitudes from 30 to 40,000 ft. The BQM-74E is propelled during flight by a single J400-WR-404 turbojet engine, which produces a maximum thrust of 240 pounds force (1068 N) at sea level. The BQM-74E is launched from a zero length ground launcher utilizing dual Jet Assisted Takeoff ([[JATO]]) bottles. When equipped with an air launch kit, the BQM-74E can be air launched from a [[A-4 Skyhawk|TA-4J]], [[F-16 Fighting Falcon|F-16]], [[Gulfstream Aerospace|Gulfstream]] (G-1) or [[C-130 Hercules|DC-130]] aircraft. The BQM-74E is used primarily as a realistic aerial target, capable of simulating enemy threats for gunnery and missile training exercises.
[[Image:BQM-74E launch.jpg|thumb|300px|right|BMQ-74E Chukar launching]]

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==General characteristics==
*Length: 155.47 in (165.47 in w/ER kit) (394 cm/420 cm)
*Height: 28.13 in (28.51 in w/ER kit) (71 cm/72 cm)
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*Wingspan: 69.4 in (1.76 m)
*Diameter: 13.96 in (354 mm)
*Weight
:*Surface launch
::*Empty: 270.96 lb (123 kg), 294.09 lb (133 kg) w/ER kit
::*Launch Max 549.35 lb (249 kg), 640.75 lb (291 kg) w/ER kit
:*Air launch
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::*Empty 284.25 lb (129 kg)
[[Image:BQM-74E Diagram.gif|thumb|300px|right|Diagram of a BQM-74E Chukar]]
[[Image:BQM-74E Diagram.gif|thumb|300px|right|Diagram of a BQM-74E Chukar]]
::*Launch Max 450.44 lb (204 kg)
*Payload: varies with mission configuration. 80 lb (36 kg) maximum-external (ground launched) 20 lb (9 kg) maximum-external (air launched)
*Speed
:*Surface launch
::*min alt.: 513 knots
::*10,000 ft: 523 knots
::*20,000 ft: 525 knots
::*30,000 ft: 513 knots
::*40,000 ft: 489 knots
:*Air Launch
::*min alt. air: 490 knots
::*10,000 ft air: 503 knots
::*20,000 ft air: 507 knots
::*30,000 ft air: 501 knots
::*40,000 ft air: 476 knots
*Altitude: 30 to 40,000 ft
*Endurance: 68 min @ 20,000 ft @ 300 KTAS, 42 min @ 50 ft @ 300KTAS
*Maneuvers: 5.0 g (49 m/s²) w/flares (sustained)
*Propulsion: Williams International Turbojet Engine Model J400-WR-404 @ 240 lb (1068 N) thrust


The '''[[Northrop]] BQM-74 Chukar''' aerial target drone is a recoverable, remote controlled, subsonic aerial target, capable of speeds up to [[Mach number|Mach]] 0.86 and altitudes from 30 to 40,000 ft.


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The BQM-74E is propelled during flight by a single [[Williams J400|J400-WR-404]] [[turbojet]] engine, which produces a maximum thrust of 240 pounds force (1068 N) at sea level. The BQM-74 is launched from a zero length ground launcher utilizing dual Jet Assisted Takeoff ([[JATO]]) bottles. When equipped with an air launch kit, the BQM-74 can be air launched from a [[A-4 Skyhawk|TA-4J]], [[F-16 Fighting Falcon|F-16]], [[Gulfstream Aerospace G-I]] or [[C-130 Hercules|DC-130]] aircraft. The BQM-74 is used primarily as a realistic aerial target, capable of simulating enemy threats for gunnery and missile training exercises.
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==Specifications (Surface-launch BQM-74E)==
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===General characteristics===
* '''Crew:''' none
* '''Length:''' 12 ft 11 in (3.94 m)
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* '''Wingspan:''' 5 ft 9 in (1.76 m)
* '''Height:''' 2 ft 4 in (0.71 m)
* '''Wing area:''' ft² ( m²)
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* '''Empty:''' 271 lb (123 kg)
* '''Loaded:''' lb ( kg)
* '''Maximum takeoff:''' 549 lb (249 kg)
* '''Powerplant:''' 1× [[Williams J400]]-WR-404 turbojet, 240 lb (1.1 kN) thrust

===Performance===
* '''Maximum speed:''' 606 mph (972 km/h)
* '''Range:''' endurance of up to 68 minutes
* '''Service ceiling:''' 40,000 ft (12,190 m)
* '''Rate of climb:''' ft/min ( m/min)
* '''Wing loading:''' lb/ft² (kg/m²)
* '''Thrust-to-weight:'''

==Related content==
'''Related development:'''

'''Comparable aircraft:'''

'''Designation sequence:'''
[[BGM-71 TOW|BGM-71]] -
[[MIM-72 Chaparral|MIM-72]] -
[[UGM-73 Poseidon|UGM-73]] -
'''BQM-74''' -
[[BGM-75 AICBM|BGM-75]] -
[[AGM-76 Falcon|AGM-76]] -
[[FGM-77 Dragon|FGM-77]]

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[[Category:U.S. special-purpose aircraft 1960-1969]]
[[Category:UAVs and drones]]
[[Category:UAVs and drones]]

Revision as of 11:14, 22 June 2005

BMQ-74E Chukar launching
Diagram of a BQM-74E Chukar

The Northrop BQM-74 Chukar aerial target drone is a recoverable, remote controlled, subsonic aerial target, capable of speeds up to Mach 0.86 and altitudes from 30 to 40,000 ft.

The BQM-74E is propelled during flight by a single J400-WR-404 turbojet engine, which produces a maximum thrust of 240 pounds force (1068 N) at sea level. The BQM-74 is launched from a zero length ground launcher utilizing dual Jet Assisted Takeoff (JATO) bottles. When equipped with an air launch kit, the BQM-74 can be air launched from a TA-4J, F-16, Gulfstream Aerospace G-I or DC-130 aircraft. The BQM-74 is used primarily as a realistic aerial target, capable of simulating enemy threats for gunnery and missile training exercises.

Specifications (Surface-launch BQM-74E)

General characteristics

  • Crew: none
  • Length: 12 ft 11 in (3.94 m)
  • Wingspan: 5 ft 9 in (1.76 m)
  • Height: 2 ft 4 in (0.71 m)
  • Wing area: ft² ( m²)
  • Empty: 271 lb (123 kg)
  • Loaded: lb ( kg)
  • Maximum takeoff: 549 lb (249 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1× Williams J400-WR-404 turbojet, 240 lb (1.1 kN) thrust

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 606 mph (972 km/h)
  • Range: endurance of up to 68 minutes
  • Service ceiling: 40,000 ft (12,190 m)
  • Rate of climb: ft/min ( m/min)
  • Wing loading: lb/ft² (kg/m²)
  • Thrust-to-weight:

Related content

Related development:

Comparable aircraft:

Designation sequence: BGM-71 - MIM-72 - UGM-73 - BQM-74 - BGM-75 - AGM-76 - FGM-77

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