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XBQ-1

Fleetwings · United States · WWII (1939–1945)

XBQ-1 — Fixed Wing
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The Fleetwings BQ-1 was an early expendable unmanned aerial vehicle — referred to at the time as an "assault drone" — developed by Fleetwings during the Second World War for use by the United States Army Air Forces. Only a single example of the type was built, the program being cancelled following the crash of the prototype on a test flight.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
Fleetwings
Operator
United States Army Air Forces
Service Entry
1944
Produced
1
Engine
2× opposed piston engines
Thrust / Power
225 hp each
Wingspan (ft)
48
MTOW (lb)
7700
Range (mi)
1717
Max Speed (mph)
225
Armament
2000 lb warhead