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| BQM-74 Chukar | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Unmanned Aerial Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 1968, United States Navy |
| First flight | 1965 |
The BQM-74 Chukar is a series of aerial target drones produced by Northrop. The Chukar has gone through three major revisions, including the initial MQM-74A Chukar I, the MQM-74C Chukar II, and the BQM-74C Chukar III. They are recoverable, remote controlled, subsonic aerial target, capable of speeds up to Mach 0.86 and altitudes from 30,000 to 40,000 ft (9,000 to 12,000 m).