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MQM-42 Redhead/Roadrunner

North American Aviation · UAV · United States · Early Jet (1946–1969)

MQM-42 Redhead/Roadrunner — UAV
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The MQM-42 was a supersonic target drone developed by North American Aviation. Developed in two subvariants, Redhead and Roadrunner, it was used by the United States Army in the 1960s and 1970s.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
UAV
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
North American Aviation
Operator
United States Army
Service Entry
1961
Engine
1× ramjet
Thrust / Power
1790 lbf
Length (ft)
24
Wingspan (ft)
6
MTOW (lb)
900
Service Ceiling (ft)
60000
Range (mi)
250
Max Speed (Mach)
2