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TD2D Katydid

McDonnell Aircraft · UAV · United States · WWII (1939–1945)

TD2D Katydid — UAV
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The McDonnell TD2D Katydid is a pulsejet-powered American target drone produced by McDonnell Aircraft that entered service with the United States Navy in 1942, and continued in use until the late 1940s.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
UAV
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
McDonnell Aircraft
Operator
United States Navy
Service Entry
1942
Engine
1× pulsejet
Thrust / Power
60 lbf
Length (ft)
11
Wingspan (ft)
12
MTOW (lb)
320
Endurance (hr)
40 minutes
Max Speed (mph)
250