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FQM-151 Pointer

AeroVironment · UAV · United States · Cold War (1970–1991)

FQM-151 Pointer — UAV
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The AeroVironment FQM-151 Pointer is a small UAV used by the United States Army and Marine Corps for battlefield surveillance. It was designed by AeroVironment Incorporated, formerly led by Paul MacCready, noted for such pioneering aircraft as the human-powered Gossamer Condor and a robotic flying pterodactyl replica. The Pointer was developed with company funds, with the US Army and Marine Corps obtaining a total of about 50 units beginning in 1990.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
UAV
Domain
Defence
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
AeroVironment
Service Entry
1988
Engine
electric motor
Thrust / Power
2/5 hp (0.3 kW)
Length (ft)
6
Wingspan (ft)
9
MTOW (lb)
9
Endurance (hr)
1 hours
Service Ceiling (ft)
1000
Max Speed (mph)
46