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[[Image:BQM-74E Diagram.gif|thumb|300px|right|Diagram of a BQM-74E Chukar]] |
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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. |
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 (10 to 12,000 m). |
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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. |
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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* '''Maximum takeoff:''' 549 lb (249 kg) |
* '''Maximum takeoff:''' 549 lb (249 kg) |
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* '''Powerplant:''' 1× [[Williams J400]]-WR-404 turbojet, 240 |
* '''Powerplant:''' 1× [[Williams J400]]-WR-404 turbojet, 240 lbf (1.1 kN) thrust |
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===Performance=== |
===Performance=== |
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* '''Maximum speed:''' 606 mph (972 km/h) |
* '''Maximum speed:''' 606 mph (972 km/h) |
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* '''Range:''' endurance of up to 68 minutes |
* '''Range:''' endurance of up to 68 minutes |
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* '''Service ceiling:''' 40,000 ft (12, |
* '''Service ceiling:''' 40,000 ft (12,000 m) |
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* '''Rate of climb:''' ft/min ( m/min) |
* '''Rate of climb:''' ft/min ( m/min) |
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* '''Wing loading:''' lb/ft² (kg/m²) |
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Revision as of 15:15, 22 June 2005
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 (10 to 12,000 m).
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 lbf (1.1 kN) thrust
Performance
- Maximum speed: 606 mph (972 km/h)
- Range: endurance of up to 68 minutes
- Service ceiling: 40,000 ft (12,000 m)
- Rate of climb: ft/min ( m/min)
- Wing loading: lb/ft² (kg/m²)
- Thrust-to-weight:
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Designation sequence: BGM-71 - MIM-72 - UGM-73 - BQM-74 - BGM-75 - AGM-76 - FGM-77