Beechcraft BQM-126
Beechcraft · United States · first flew 1984 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Beechcraft BQM-126A, company designation Model 997, is a subsonic aerial target drone developed by Beechcraft for the United States Navy.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.64 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Small unmanned subsonic target drone
- Single Microturbo J403 turbojet
- Twin-tail layout
A small unmanned jet target drone powered by a single Microturbo J403-MT-400. It is 5.64 m long with a wingspan of 3.05 m.
Specifications
- The Beechcraft BQM-126 has a length of 5.64 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 3.05 m (10 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 1074 km/h (667 mph).
- Typical crew: 0.
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History
It first flew in March 1984 and was developed from the Beechcraft MQM-107 Streaker.
Variants
The BQM-126A was developed from the MQM-107 Streaker. No production of the type was undertaken.
Where you'll see it
The programme was cancelled and the United States Navy did not take it into service. An example is displayed at the Yanks Air Museum.
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