OQ-15
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| OQ-15 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Target drone |
| National origin | United States |
| First flight | 1945 |
| Primary user | USAAF |
| Number built | 5 |
The OQ-15 was a prototype American subscale drone built for the US Army Air Forces in the mid-1940s.
In early 1945, the OQ-15 was built and tested by the USAAF, but only five were built. It was built to meet the same USAAF drone requirement as the Radioplane OQ-17.
Specification
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General characteristics
- Crew: none
- Wingspan: 12 ft 0 in (3.6 m)
- Gross weight: 150 lb (70 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Kiekhaefer O-45-3 , 7 hp (5 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 160 mph (260 km/h, 140 kn)
- Endurance: 1 hours 0 minutes
- Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,600 m)
See also
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