CATEGORY III OF THE Q-2C DRONE TARGET SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONAL EVALUATION PROGRAM

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Abstract:

The Q-2C drone target system was developed to provide a high subsonic speed, realistic target for the evaluation and training of various weapon systems and aircrews. The Category III evaluation to determine operational suitability of the Q-2C was conducted in two phases during the period 15 July 1960 to 12 July 1961. Ten missions were flown in the airborne launch phase and twenty-five were flown in the ground launch phase. The production Q-2C drone target system is not operationally acceptable for ADC Weapons Center use. Deficiencies in X-Band augmentation, S-Band radar tracking, radio remote control, PARAMI scoring and airborneground telemetry link detract from the reliability and effectiveness necessary for Weapons Center utilization. It is recommended that all system deficiencies outlined in this report be resolved. Author

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TEST SQUADRON (OPERATIONAL) (4750TH) TYNDALL AFB FLA
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Subject Terms
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Autonomy
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Descriptor(s):
*TARGET DRONES, AVIATION PERSONNEL, COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, FIRING ERROR INDICATORS, JATOS, LAUNCHING, MAINTENANCE, RADAR BEACONS, RADAR TRACKING, RECOVERY, RELIABILITY, REMOTE CONTROL, TELEMETER SYSTEMS, TRAINING
Keyword(s):
MATTS, J 69 ENGINES, H 37 AIRCRAFT, FIREBEE
Report Date:
1961 Aug 01