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The '''AQM-35''' was a [[supersonic]] target [[Unmanned aerial vehicle|drone]] produced by the [[Northrop Corporation]]. |
The '''AQM-35''' was a [[supersonic]] target [[Unmanned aerial vehicle|drone]] produced by the [[Northrop Corporation]]. |
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The AQM-35 program began life in 1953 as the Model RP-61 supersonic target drone. In June 1954 the [[United States Air Force]] awarded Northrop a contract for development of the project as the Q-4; the first flight-capable XQ-4 was launched in 1956. |
The AQM-35 program began life in 1953 as the Model RP-61 supersonic target drone. In June 1954 the [[United States Air Force]] awarded Northrop a contract for development of the project as the Q-4; the first flight-capable XQ-4 was launched in 1956. |
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The XQ-4 was capable of either ground or air launch, though the former mode was never tested. It was powered by |
The XQ-4 was capable of either ground or air launch, though the former mode was never tested. It was powered by an [[Rolls-Royce Soar|Westinghouse XJ81-WE-3]] [[turbojet]], allowing it to reach speeds of [[Mach number|Mach]] 1.55. The drone's course was followed with [[radar]], and flight commands were sent by a [[radio]] [[telemetry]] system. When the mission was completed the XQ-4 would deploy a three-stage [[parachute]] system along with four large inflatable airbags to cushion the impact with the ground. |
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The Air Force planned to use the Q-4 as a target for various [[Surface-to-air missile|surface-to-air]] and [[Air-to-air missile|air-to-air]] missiles. A secondary [[reconnaissance]] function was planned, with TV or cameras carried. The drone was air-launched by a |
The Air Force planned to use the Q-4 as a target for various [[Surface-to-air missile|surface-to-air]] and [[Air-to-air missile|air-to-air]] missiles. A secondary [[reconnaissance]] function was planned, with TV or cameras carried. The drone was air-launched by a Lockheed DC-130 Hercules drone controller aircraft, or other carrier aircraft. |
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In 1963, the Q-4 family of drones were given the designation AQM-35A and AQM-35B. They were never considered entirely successful, with a variety of problems arising during both the development and flight testing phases. It was also considered that the flight performance of the drone was so high that it was not a realistic test for the missiles being |
In 1963, the Q-4 family of drones were given the designation AQM-35A and AQM-35B. They were never considered entirely successful, with a variety of problems arising during both the development and flight testing phases. It was also considered that the flight performance of the drone was so high that it was not a realistic test for the missiles being developed - ironic since the whole point of the project was to develop a supersonic target. Only 25 of all types were ever built. The last examples of the type were retired during the 1960s. |
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* [http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/m-35.html Northrop (Radioplane) Q-4/AQM-35] |
* [http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/m-35.html Northrop (Radioplane) Q-4/AQM-35] |
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