Fleetwings A-1
WWII American target drone
| A-1 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Target drone Type of aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Kaiser-Fleetwings |
| First flight | 1940 |
| Primary user | USAAC |
| Number built | unknown |
The Fleetwings A-1 was an American target drone manufactured by Kaiser-Fleetwings.
Design
The A-1 was built around 1940 as a small aerial gunnery target, probably designed specifically for this purpose. It was flown unmanned and controlled by radio commands from the ground. The number of A-1s built is unknown, but the target was most likely retired by mid-1941.[1]
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: none
- Wingspan: 20 ft 0 in (6.0 m)
- Powerplant: 1 × unknown , 80 hp (60 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 180 mph (290 km/h, 160 kn)
- Endurance: 1 hours 0 minutes
- Service ceiling: 10,000 ft (3,000 m)
References
- ^ "A Series". www.designation-systems.net.
External links
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