Martin Marietta Model 845
Martin Marietta · United States · first flew 1972 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Martin Marietta Model 845 was a remotely piloted aircraft developed in the United States in the late 1960s and early 1970s for use as a communications relay in the Vietnam War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.74 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Remotely piloted aircraft with no crew
- Long wing of 18 metres
- Lycoming TIO-360 piston engine of 200 horsepower
Look for a long-winged unmanned aircraft with a single piston engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The Martin Marietta Model 845 has a length of 7.74 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 18.01 m (59 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 241 km/h (150 mph).
- Typical crew: 0.
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History
It first flew in April 1972. It was powered by a Lycoming TIO-360 engine of 200 horsepower.
Variants
Three were built in total.
Where you'll see it
The United States Air Force was its primary user, and it had an endurance of 28 hours.
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