BQM-74 Chukar

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BQM-74E Chukar launching

Diagram of a BQM-74E Chukar

The Northrop BQM-74 Chukar aerial target drone is a recoverable, remote controlled, subsonic aerial target, capable of speeds up to Mach 0.86 and altitudes from 30 to 40,000 ft (10 to 12,000 m).

The BQM-74E is propelled during flight by a single J400-WR-404 turbojet engine, which produces a maximum thrust of 240 pounds force (1068 N) at sea level. The BQM-74 is launched from a zero length ground launcher utilizing dual Jet Assisted Takeoff (JATO) bottles. When equipped with an air launch kit, the BQM-74 can be air launched from a TA-4J, F-16, Gulfstream Aerospace G-I or DC-130 aircraft. The BQM-74 is used primarily as a realistic aerial target, capable of simulating enemy threats for gunnery and missile training exercises.

Specifications (Surface-launch BQM-74E)

General characteristics

• Crew: none
• Length: 12 ft 11 in (3.94 m)
• Wingspan: 5 ft 9 in (1.76 m)
• Height: 2 ft 4 in (0.71 m)
• Wing area: ft² ( m²)
• Empty: 271 lb (123 kg)
• Loaded: lb ( kg)
• Maximum takeoff: 549 lb (249 kg)
• Powerplant: 1× Williams J400-WR-404 turbojet, 240 lbf (1.1 kN) thrust

Performance

• Maximum speed: 606 mph (972 km/h)
• Range: endurance of up to 68 minutes
• Service ceiling: 40,000 ft (12,000 m)
• Rate of climb: ft/min ( m/min)
• Wing loading: lb/ft² (kg/m²)
• Thrust-to-weight:

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Designation sequence: BGM-71 - MIM-72 - UGM-73 - BQM-74 - BGM-75 - AGM-76 - FGM-77

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