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BQM-126
Beechcraft · UAV · United States · Cold War (1970–1991)
The Beechcraft BQM-126A, also known by the company designation Model 997, is a subsonic aerial target drone developed by Beechcraft for use by the United States Navy. No production of the type was undertaken.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- UAV
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Cold War (1970–1991)
- Country
- United States
- Manufacturer
- Beechcraft
- Operator
- United States Navy
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1984
- Engine
- 1× turbojet
- Thrust / Power
- 900 lbf
- Length (ft)
- 18
- Wingspan (ft)
- 10
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 540
- MTOW (lb)
- 1400
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 40000
- Max Speed (mph)
- 667