LTV L450F

The LTV L450F also known as the L45ØF was a prototype quiet reconnaissance aircraft developed by Ling-Temco-Vought in the late 1960s for use in the Vietnam War by the United States. Based on the airframe of a Schweizer 2-32 sailplane the aircraft flew in 1970 and was developed into the XQM-93 reconnaissance drone before the project was cancelled.

The LTV L450F, also known as the L45ØF, was a prototype quiet reconnaissance aircraft, developed by Ling-Temco-Vought in the late 1960s for use in the Vietnam War by the United States.1

Made by Ling-Temco-Vought.

It is the successor of the Schweizer SGS 2-32 .

Empty Weight Lb
2400
Developed Into
LTV XQM-93
Predecessor
Schweizer SGS 2-32
Ceiling Ft
52000
Max Takeoff Weight Lb
4600
Endurance
108000.0
Developed From
Schweizer SGS 2-32
Glide Ratio
28
Crew
1
Range Nmi
5210
Climb Rate Ftmin
2600
Prop Blade Number
3
Cruise Speed Kts
91
Primary user
United States Air Force
Manufacturer
Ling-Temco-Vought
Lists
*List of military aircraft of the United States
Prop Name
Hartzell
First Flight
February 1970
Eng 1 Name
Pratt & Whitney PT6A-29
Eng 1 Shp
778
Span Ft
57
Length Ft
29
Prime Units
imp
Similar Aircraft
*Beechcraft QU-22 Pave Eagle*Lockheed YO-3*Martin Marietta Model 845
Eng 1 Number
1
Related
* Schweizer 2-32* LTV XQM-93
Category
United States experimental aircraft 1970-1979
Vought aircraft

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