MTC MQ-17 SpyHawk

The XMQ-17A ("SpyHawk") is an unmanned aerial vehicle built and developed by MTC Technologies which was intended to be used by the US Marine Corps in order to fulfill a need for an unmanned aerial reconnaissance capability at division level, or "Tier II". Launched from a trailer-mounted pneumatic launcher, the aircraft is powered by a single Honda GX-57 gasoline-fueled piston engine. The SpyHawk purchase was canceled in January 2008, after MTC Technologies was purchased by BAE Systems.^[1]

Specifications (XMQ-17A)

Data from ^[1]

General characteristics

Crew: 0 (UAV)
Wingspan: 12 ft 9 in (3.89 m)
Gross weight: 85 lb (39 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Honda GX-57

Performance

Maximum speed: 103 mph (167 km/h, 90 kn)
Cruise speed: 52 mph (83 km/h, 45 kn)
Range: 50 mi (90 km, 43 nmi)
Endurance: 16 hours
Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,500 m)

References

^ a b Parsch, Andreas (2008). "MTC Technologies MQ-17 SpyHawk". Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles. Retrieved 21 August 2009.