OQ-18
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| OQ-18 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Target drone |
| National origin | United States |
| First flight | 1945 |
| Primary user | USAAF |
| Number built | 1 |
The OQ-18 was a prototype American subscale drone built for the US Army Air Forces in the mid-1940s.
Development
The OQ-18 was a short-endurance drone and larger than other OQ-series drones. In 1945, the OQ-18 was built and tested by the USAAF, but never entered production.[1]
Specification
Data from [2]
General characteristics
- Crew: none
- Wingspan: 15 ft in (4.6 m)
- Gross weight: 550 lb (250 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × unknown, 150 hp (110 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 250 mph (400 km/h)
- Range: 10 miles (16 km)
- Endurance: 1 hours 0 min
- Service ceiling: 20000 ft (6100 m)
See also
- Related lists
References
External links
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