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Q-1

Radioplane Company · UAV · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Q-1 — UAV
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The Radioplane Q-1 was an American target drone, developed in the early 1950s for the United States Air Force by the Radioplane Company. Originally powered by a pulsejet engine, then later developed as an improved turbojet-powered aircraft, the Q-1 failed to win the favor of the USAF. However, the aircraft provided the basis of the GAM-67 Crossbow anti-radar missile.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
UAV
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Manufacturer
Radioplane Company
Operator
U.S. Air Force
Service Entry
1950
Produced
34
Engine
1× turbojet
Thrust / Power
880 lbf
Length (ft)
18
Wingspan (ft)
14
MTOW (lb)
1800
Max Speed (mph)
345