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TDN

Naval Aircraft Factory · United States · WWII (1939–1945)

TDN — Fixed Wing
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The Naval Aircraft Factory TDN was an early unmanned combat aerial vehicle - referred to at the time as an "assault drone" - developed by the United States Navy's Naval Aircraft Factory during the Second World War. Developed and tested during 1942 and 1943, the design proved moderately successful, but development of improved drones saw the TDN-1 relegated to second-line duties, and none were used in operational service.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
Naval Aircraft Factory
Operator
United States Navy
Service Entry
1942
Produced
104
Engine
2× horizontally-opposed six-cylinder piston engines
Thrust / Power
220 hp each
Length (ft)
37
Wingspan (ft)
48
Max Speed (mph)
145
Armament
one 2000 lb bomb or aerial torpedo.