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XBQ-2
Fleetwings · United States · WWII (1939–1945)
The Fleetwings BQ-2 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 aircraft was deemed too expensive for service and was cancelled after a brief flight testing career.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- WWII (1939–1945)
- Country
- United States
- Manufacturer
- Fleetwings
- Operator
- United States Army Air Forces
- Service Entry
- 1943
- Produced
- 1
- Engine
- 2× radial piston engines
- Thrust / Power
- 280 hp each
- Wingspan (ft)
- 48
- MTOW (lb)
- 7700
- Armament
- 2000 lb warhead