Kawasaki KAQ-1

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The Kawasaki KAQ-1 is a small, radio controlled target drone aircraft. A 72 horsepower engine allowed this little airplane to reach speeds up to 220 mph and fly for over 250 miles.

KAQ-1
KAQ-1 on display at Castle Air Museum
Type	Aerial Target Drone
Manufacturers	Kawasaki
Introduction	1950's
Status	Retired
Primary user	United States, Japan
Number built	N/A
Unit cost	N/A

Contents 1 Purpose 2 Specifications (KAQ-1) 2.1 General Characteristics 2.2 Performance 2.3 Armament 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Purpose

The main purpose of the KAQ-1 drone was to train fighter pilots in the use of air-to-air missiles and to train anti-aircraft gunners on the ground. The KAQ-1 was launched from a ramp to unknown altitudes and if destroyed, a parachute rigged to the engine mounts would allow the engine to be recovered and reused. The drone was used in the 1950’s by the armed forces of both the United States and Japan.

[edit] Specifications (KAQ-1)

Data from Castle Air Museum's KAQ-1 web page. ^[1]

[edit] General Characteristics

• Crew: None
• Length: 12 ft.
• Wing Span: 11 ft. 6 in.
• Height: 2 ft. 7 in.
• Maximum Takeoff Weight: 342 lbs.
• Power Plant: 1x 72 hp McCullough 4318A engine

[edit] Performance

• Maximum Speed: 220 mph
• Service Ceiling: N/A
• Range: 274 mi.

[edit] Armament

• None

[edit] References

1. ^ Castle Air Museum - Kawasaki KAQ-1

[edit] External links

• Castle Air Museum website

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