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Northrop NV-144

UAV · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Northrop NV-144 — UAV
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The BQM-74 Chukar is a series of aerial target drones produced by Northrop. The Chukar has gone through three major revisions, including the initial MQM-74A Chukar I, the MQM-74C Chukar II, and the BQM-74C Chukar III. They are recoverable, remote controlled, subsonic aerial target, capable of speeds up to Mach 0.86 and altitudes from 30,000 to 40,000 ft.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
UAV
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Engine
Williams J400-WR-404 turbojet
Thrust / Power
240 lbf (1.1 kN)
Length (ft)
12
Wingspan (ft)
5
Empty Weight (lb)
271
MTOW (lb)
549
Endurance (hr)
1 hours 8 minutes
Service Ceiling (ft)
40000
Max Speed (mph)
606