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MTC MQ 17 SpyHawk

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Top speed
  
167 km/h

Wingspan
  
3.89 m

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.

Specifications (XMQ-17A)

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General characteristics

  • Crew: 0 (UAV)
  • Wingspan: 12 ft 9 in (3.89 m)
  • Gross weight: 85 lb (39 kg)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 103 mph (167 km/h)
  • Cruise speed: 52 mph (83 km/h)
  • Range: 50 miles (90 km)
  • Endurance: 16 hours
  • Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4500 m)

    • References

    MTC MQ-17 SpyHawk Wikipedia
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