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YQM-98 R-Tern Compass Cope R
Ryan Aeronautical · UAV · Cold War (1970–1991)
The Ryan YQM-98 R-Tern was a developmental aerial reconnaissance drone developed by Ryan Aeronautical. It could take off and land from a runway like a manned aircraft, and operate at high altitudes for up to 24 hours to perform surveillance, communications relay, or atmospheric sampling.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- UAV
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Cold War (1970–1991)
- Manufacturer
- Ryan Aeronautical
- Operator
- United States Air Force
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1974
- Engine
- Garrett YF104-GA-100
- Thrust / Power
- 18 kN
- Length (ft)
- 38
- Wingspan (ft)
- 81
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 5600
- MTOW (lb)
- 14310
- Endurance (hr)
- 30 hours
- Max Speed (Mach)
- 0.6