BQM-74 Chukar

The BQM-74 Chukar is a series of aerial target drones produced by Northrop. The Chukar has gone through three major revisions including the initial MQM-74A Chukar I the MQM-74C Chukar II and the BQM-74C Chukar III. They are recoverable remote controlled subsonic aerial target capable of speeds up to Mach 0.86 and altitudes from 30 to 40 000 ft (10 to 12 000 m).

* BQM-74 ChukarBQM-74 ChukarThe BQM-74 Chukar is a series of aerial target drones produced by Northrop.1
* The BQM-74 Chukar is a target drone designed and manufactured by the Nothrop Grumman A Chukar is a remote controlled, recoverable 2

Made by Northrop Grumman.

A BQM-74 Chukar was recovered from sea by USN divers It was also reported that a BQM-74 was also being used during Eks KERISMAS 2000 where the target 3
Empty Weight Lb
271
More Users
NATO
Royal Navy
Eng 1 Type
Williams J400-WR-404 turbojet
Max Speed Mph
606
Ceiling Ft
40000
Introduced
1968
Status
In Service
Span In
9
Gross Weight Lb
549
Span Ft
5
Number Built
1600
Crew
Empty Weight Kg
123
Gross Weight Kg
249
Height In
4
Primary user
United States Navy
Endurance Min
8
Endurance H
1
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
First Flight
1965
Max Speed Kmh
972
Height Ft
2
Eng 1 Lbf
240
Met Or Eng
eng
Span M
2
Length Ft
12
Height M
1
Eng 1 Kn
1
Ceiling M
12000
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
11
Length M
4
Category
Decoy missiles of the United States
Target drones
UAVs and drones of the United States
United States special-purpose aircraft 1960-1969

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