Argus As 292
Argus Motoren · Germany · first flew 1937 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Argus As 292 was a small remote-controlled unmanned anti-aircraft target drone, with a short-range reconnaissance version also developed.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 2.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Small unmanned aircraft about 2.4 m long with a 2.4 m span
- High-dihedral wings that could be removed for transport
- Simple tubular airframe
A tiny drone with a tubular airframe and high-dihedral removable wings.
Specifications
- The Argus As 292 has a length of 2.4 m (8 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 2.4 m (8 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 100 km/h (62 mph).
- Typical crew: 0.
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History
It was designed by Dr Fritz Gosslau at Argus Motoren, with work beginning in 1937. The first unguided flight was on 9 June 1937 and the first remotely controlled flight on 14 May 1939.
Variants
As a target it was designated Flakzielgerät 43, and a reconnaissance version carried cameras. Its success led to the Argus Fernfeuer UAV proposal.
Where you'll see it
Argus received an initial production order for 100 aircraft in late 1939, delivered in 1942 and 1943. The user was the Luftwaffe.
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