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.[2] The variant intended for international customers is designated BQM-177i.[3]
| BQM-177 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Unmanned target drone |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Kratos Defense & Security Solutions |
| Introduction | 27 February 2019[1] |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | United States Navy |
| Developed from | Composite Engineering BQM-167 Skeeter |
Operational history
editThe 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.[3] The drone reached initial operational capability in February 2019.[1]
Specifications
editData from
• Kratos Defense data sheet[4]
General 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
edit- ^ a b "Kratos High Performance Target Drone System, BQM-177A Achieves IOC with US Navy". Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. 5 March 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Navy Completes First BQM-177A Target Intercept during Missile Launch". United States Navy. 1 September 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ a b "BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target". Airforce Technology. 23 May 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ "BQ -177A High Performance Aerial Target" (PDF). Kratos Defense. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
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