LTV XQM-93
Vought · United States · first flew 1970 · reconnaissance aircraft
The LTV XQM-93 was an American unmanned aerial vehicle prototype developed in the early 1970s for the US Navy, intended for long-endurance maritime patrol and surveillance.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turboprop, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.02 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Large unmanned surveillance drone with high-wing turboprop configuration
- Long-endurance UAV intended for US Navy patrol and reconnaissance
- Straight high wing optimised for loitering at altitude
A large high-wing turboprop UAV with an elongated wingspan; its scale and configuration are similar to some light manned patrol aircraft, making it difficult to identify without specific markings.
Specifications
- The LTV XQM-93 has a length of 9.02 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.37 m (57 ft).
- Typical crew: 0 (unmanned).
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History
Developed by Vought in the early 1970s as part of US military interest in remotely piloted vehicles, the XQM-93 was a large turboprop-powered drone designed for patrol missions. The programme did not advance to production as the Navy's requirements evolved.
Variants
Prototype only; no production variants were produced.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated by the US Navy but not adopted for operational service.
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