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{{Short description|U.S. Navy sea-skimming missile test target}} |
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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.]] |
[[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]] 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 '''GQM-163 Coyote''' is a [[supersonic]] [[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 |
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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<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/ |
<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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Revision as of 17:47, 26 August 2023
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]
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References
- ^ a b "Home" (PDF).
- ^ "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.