Reading level:
A kid-friendly version of this page isn’t written yet — you’re seeing the regular version below. Back to the gallery to find an aircraft with a Kids version.

MQM-105 Aquila

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

MQM-105 Aquila — UAV
Open in interactive gallery →See aircraft like this on the live radar →

The Lockheed MQM-105 Aquila (Eagle) was the first small battlefield drone developed in the United States during the 1970s to act as a target designator for the US Army.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
UAV
Domain
Defence
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
Lockheed
Service Entry
1983
Engine
Virgo M15 two-stroke piston engine
Thrust / Power
24 hp (18 kW)
Length (ft)
6
Wingspan (ft)
12
MTOW (lb)
263.2
Endurance (hr)
3 hours
Service Ceiling (ft)
14800
Max Speed (mph)
130