McDonnell Douglas Mark II Batwing
Mark II Batwing | |
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Mark II Batwing (front) at the United States Army Aviation Museum | |
Role | Research aircraft |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
The McDonnell Douglas Mark II Batwing is an unmanned aerial vehicle built by McDonnell Douglas.
Design and development[edit]
Few details about the Mark II Batwing are known, but it is believed to be a proof of concept for a stealth reconnaissance drone. Designed as an alternative to the Lockheed MQM-105 Aquila, the Batwing features a delta wing and was intended for the target-acquisition role.[1]
Aircraft on display[edit]
A Mark II Batwing is on display at the United States Army Aviation Museum at Fort Rucker, Alabama.[1]
Specifications (Mark II Batwing)[edit]
Data from [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 0
Performance
- Maximum speed: 90 kn (104 mph; 167 km/h)
- Range: 19 nmi; 22 mi (35 km)
See also[edit]
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mark II Batwing (Plaque inside museum). United States Army Aviation Museum: Army Aviation Museum Foundation. August 22, 2022.
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