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Radioplane MQM-36 Shelduck

UAV · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Radioplane MQM-36 Shelduck — UAV
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The Radioplane BTT, known as RP-71 by the company, as WS-426/2 by the United States Navy, and as WS-462/2 by the US Air Force, is a family of target drones produced by the Radioplane Company.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
UAV
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Engine
McCulloch O-100-2
Thrust / Power
72 hp (53 kW)
Length (ft)
13
Wingspan (ft)
11
Empty Weight (lb)
273
MTOW (lb)
403
Endurance (hr)
1 hours
Service Ceiling (ft)
23000
Range (mi)
207
Max Speed (mph)
202