The XMQ-17A ("SpyHawk") is an unmanned aerial vehicle built and developed by MTC Technologies which was intended to be used by the US Marine Corps in order to fulfill a need for an unmanned aerial reconnaissance capability at division level, or "Tier II". Launched from a trailer-mounted pneumatic launcher, the aircraft is powered by a single Honda GX-57 gasoline-fueled piston engine. The SpyHawk purchase was canceled in January 2008, after MTC Technologies was purchased by BAE Systems.[1]
| XMQ-17A SpyHawk | |
|---|---|
| Role | UAV |
| Manufacturer | MTC Technologies |
| Retired | 2008 |
| Status | cancelled |
| Primary user | U.S. Marine Corps |
Specifications (XMQ-17A) edit
Data from [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 0 (UAV)
- Wingspan: 12 ft 9 in (3.89 m)
- Gross weight: 85 lb (39 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Honda GX-57
Performance
- Maximum speed: 103 mph (167 km/h, 90 kn)
- Cruise speed: 52 mph (83 km/h, 45 kn)
- Range: 50 mi (90 km, 43 nmi)
- Endurance: 16 hours
- Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,500 m)
References edit
- ^ a b Parsch, Andreas (2008). "MTC Technologies MQ-17 SpyHawk". Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles. Retrieved 21 August 2009.
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