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BQM-147 Dragon

BAI Aerosystems · Reconnaissance drone · Cold War (1970–1991)

BQM-147 Dragon — Reconnaissance drone
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The BAI Aerosystems (BAIA) BQM-147 Dragon unmanned aerial vehicle is a tactical battlefield UAV operated by the United States Marine Corps. Originally designed as an expendable communication jammers, they were converted into a reconnaissance role with the addition of a camera.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
UAV
Domain
Defence
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Manufacturer
BAI Aerosystems
Operator
United States Marine Corps
Primary Role
Reconnaissance drone
Produced
500
Length (ft)
5.25
Wingspan (ft)
8.2
Empty Weight (lb)
90
Endurance (hr)
2.5 hours
Service Ceiling (ft)
10000
Range (mi)
30
Max Speed (mph)
80