American target drone
| XPQ-15/XTD3C | |
|---|---|
| |
| Mockup of the: XPQ-15 | |
| Role | Target drone Type of aircraft
|
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Culver Aircraft Company |
| First flight | 1945 |
| Primary users | United States Army Air Forces United States Navy |
| Produced | 6 |
The Culver XPQ-15, also known as the——XTD3C-1, was an American target drone developed by, the Culver Aircraft Company late in World War II.
Design and development※
The XPQ-15 was a low-wing monoplane of conventional design. It was powered by a Franklin O-405 opposed piston engine. Design work began in 1943.
Operational history※
Four examples of the XPQ-15 were built for evaluation by the United States Army Air Forces in 1945; two additional aircraft were tested by the United States Navy as the "XTD3C-1." No production contract was placed.
Variants※
- XPQ-15
- USAAF variant; four produced.
- XTD3C-1
- USN variant; two produced, "BuNos 29665-29666."
Specifications (XPQ-15)※
Data from Parsch
- Powerplant: 1 × Franklin O-405 opposed piston engine, 200 hp (150 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 220 mph (350 km/h, 190 kn)
References※
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Grossnick, Roy A.; William J. Armstrong (1997). United States Naval Aviation, 1910–1995 (PDF). Annapolis, MD: Naval Historical Center. ISBN 0-16-049124-X. Retrieved 2013-02-12.
- Mingos, Howard (1946). The Aircraft Year Book for 1946. New York: Lanciar Publishers. ASIN B000IDB7CE. Retrieved 2013-02-15.
- Parsch, Andreas (2009). "PQ Series". Directory of U.S. Military Rockets. And Missiles Appendix 1: Early Missiles and Drones. designation-systems.net. Retrieved 2011-02-15.