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XMQ-17A SpyHawk

MTC Technologies · UAV · Modern (1992–2009)

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The XMQ-17A ("SpyHawk") is an unmanned aerial vehicle built and developed by MTC Technologies which was intended to be used by the US Marine Corps in order to fulfill a need for an unmanned aerial reconnaissance capability at division level, or "Tier II". Launched from a trailer-mounted pneumatic launcher, the aircraft is powered by a single Honda GX-57 gasoline-fueled piston engine. The SpyHawk purchase was canceled in January 2008, after MTC Technologies was purchased by BAE Systems.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
UAV
Domain
Defence
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Manufacturer
MTC Technologies
Operator
U.S. Marine Corps
Status
Retired
Engine
Honda GX-57
Wingspan (ft)
12
MTOW (lb)
85
Endurance (hr)
16 hours
Service Ceiling (ft)
15000
Range (mi)
50
Max Speed (mph)
103