- Source: Kratos BQM-177
The Kratos BQM-177 is a subsonic aerial target drone for emulating anti-ship cruise missiles. It was developed by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and is currently operated by the United States Navy as the BQM-177A. The variant intended for international customers is designated BQM-177i.
Operational history
The first BQM-177A was delivered to the US Navy in June 2018 as part of a low-rate initial production phase 1 contract, with early testing starting in July. The drone reached initial operational capability in February 2019.
Specifications
Data from • Kratos Defense data sheetGeneral characteristics
Crew: None
Length: 17 ft 0 in (5.18 m)
Wingspan: 7 ft 0 in (2.1 m)
Empty weight: 620 lb (281 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 1,500 lb (680 kg)
Fuel capacity: 63 gal
Powerplant: 1 × 1x MicroTurbo Tri 60-5+ turbojet, 1,000 lbf (4.4 kN) thrust
Performance
Maximum speed: Mach 0.95
References
External links
Kratos BQM-177 data sheet
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