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Radioplane Q-1
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The Radioplane Q-1 was an American target drone developed in the early 1950s for the United States Air Force by the Radioplane Company. Originally powered by a pulsejet engine then later developed as an improved turbojet-powered aircraft the Q-1 failed to win the favor of the USAF. However the aircraft provided the basis of the GAM-67 Crossbow anti-radar missile.
The Radioplane Q-1 was an American target drone, developed in the
early 1950s for the United States Air Force by the Radioplane Company.1
Made by Radioplane Company.
The Radioplane Q-1 was a high-speed target drone developed in the early 1950s for the United States Air Force by the Radioplane Company, usually launched by DB-26 aircraft.2
Developed Into
GAM-67 Crossbow
Eng 1 Type
Turbojet
First Flight
1950
Lists
*List of military aircraft of the United States*List of unmanned aerial vehicles
Max Takeoff Weight Lb
1800
See Also
*List of missiles*Unmanned aerial vehicle
Span In
5
Span Ft
14
Number Built
34
Crew
None
Height In
5
Primary user
Manufacturer
Max Speed Mph
345
Eng 1 Name
Continental YJ69-T-3
Height Ft
4
Eng 1 Lbf
880
Length Ft
18
Prime Units
imp
Similar Aircraft
*Ryan Firebee
Eng 1 Number
1
Related
*GAM-67 Crossbow
Length In
4
Category