Radioplane RP-77

RP-77D
Radioplane RP-77D target drone
TypeTarget drone
Place of origin United States
Service history
In service1958
Used byUnited States Army
Production history
ManufacturerRadioplane
No. built24
Specifications
Mass1,050 pounds (480 kg)
Length14.9 feet (4.53 m)
Wingspan15.3 feet (4.66 m)

EngineBoeing 502 turboprop
285 shaft horsepower (213 kW)
Flight ceiling47,000 feet (14,000 m)
Maximum speed 425 miles per hour (684 km/h)
Guidance
system
Radio

The Radioplane RP-77 was a small target drone missile, constructed largely of plastic materials, produced by the Radioplane division of the Northrop Corporation. Although the RP-77D was successfully tested by the United States Army, the decision was made not to procure the aircraft.