The Frankfort OQ-16, also known as the TD3D, was a target drone designed by the Frankfort Sailplane Company for use by the United States Army Air Forces and United States Navy.
| OQ-16 TD3D | |
|---|---|
| Role | Target drone |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Frankfort Sailplane Company |
| Primary users | United States Navy United States Army Air Forces |
| Number built | 0 |
The OQ-16 was developed under a contract for a radio-controlled target drone awarded in early 1945. Fifteen aircraft were ordered by the USAAF;[1] later in the year the contract was transferred to the United States Navy, which assigned the designation TD3D-1 to the type.[2] However, the contract was canceled before any of the aircraft were built.[1]
Specifications
editData from Parsch 2003[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 0
- Wingspan: 12 ft (3.7 m)
- Gross weight: 135 lb (61 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Righter O-45-35 , 35 hp (26 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 150 mph (240 km/h, 130 kn)
- Endurance: 60 minutes
- Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,600 m)
See also
editAircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Related lists
References
edit- ^ a b c Parsch, Andreas (2003). "Frankfort OQ-16/TD3D". Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles Appendix 1: Early Missiles and Drones. Designation-Systems. Retrieved 2014-03-09.
- ^ Introduction to Naval Aviation. Washington, D.C.: Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. 1946. p. 155. Retrieved 2014-03-09.