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SD-4 Swallow

Republic Aviation · Reconnaissance · United States · Early Jet (1946–1969)

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The Republic SD-4 Swallow was an early high-speed reconnaissance drone developed by Republic Aviation for the United States Army. Intended for use by the U.S. Army Signal Corps to target tactical ballistic missiles, it was cancelled before the first prototype could be completed, and did not see operational service.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Reconnaissance
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
Republic Aviation
Operator
United States Army
Produced
0
Engine
1× turbojet
Thrust / Power
2900 lbf
Length (ft)
30
Wingspan (ft)
11
MTOW (lb)
3500
Service Ceiling (ft)
60000
Range (mi)
300
Max Speed (Mach)
1.5