BQM-177A
The BQM-177A is the US Navy’s next-generation Sub-Sonic Aerial Target (SSAT). Capable of speeds in excess of 0.95 Mach and a sea-skimming altitude as low as 10 feet, the BQM-177A has no equal when it comes to delivering realistic anti-ship missile threat emulation.
Capable of speeds in excess of 0.95 Mach and a sea-skimming altitude as low as 10 feet, the BQM-177A has no equal when it comes to delivering realistic anti-ship missile threat emulation.
This highly-versatile aerial target supports a variety of mission requirements by carrying a wide array of internal and external payloads including proximity scoring, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), passive and active RF augmentation, electronic counter-measures, infrared (IR) augmentation (plume pods), chaff and flare dispensers, and towed targets.
The BQM-177i is the international variant of the US Navy’s newest and most advanced Sub-Sonic Aerial Target (SSAT). While the BQM-177i provides formidable threat emulation for air-to-air engagements, its aerodynamic design and unmatched performance capabilities make it the world’s best choice for highly-dynamic, high-subsonic, sea-skimming anti-ship cruise missile threat emulation.
Capable of speeds in excess of 0.95 Mach and a sea-skimming altitude as low as 3.1 meters, the BQM-177i has no competitive equal when it comes to delivering realistic anti-ship missile threat emulation.
This highly-versatile aerial target supports various mission requirements by carrying a wide array of internal and external payloads including scoring, Identification Friend-or-Foe (IFF), passive and active RF augmentation; infrared (IR) augmentation (plume pods), chaff and flare dispensers; and towed targets.
BQM-177A, the US Navy’s next-generation subsonic aerial target (SSAT) reached initial operational capability (IOC) in March 2019 and was now ready to begin land-based operations in Point Mugu, California. When it reaches full operational capability, it will conduct both land and ship-based operations.
| Length | 5.2 m |
| Wingspan | 2.1 m |
| Dry Weight | 281 kg |
| Engine/Thrust | TR 60-5 Turbojet / 445 daN |
| Max Launch Weight | 635 kg |
| Max Internal Payload Capacity | 45 kg |
| Max Wing-Tip Capacity (per side) | 39 kg |
| Max Speed | 0.95 Mach |
| Operational Altitude | 3.1 m AGL to 12,192 m MSL |
| Maneuverability | Manual/Pre-Programmed from -2G, to 9G |
| Fuel Capacity | 238.5 L |
| Smoke Oil | 8 L |
| Command & Control | Configurable (up to 8 targets simultaneously) |
| Other Capabilities |
IR and RF Tow Targets IR and RF Captive Wing Pods Chaff/Flare Dispensing Scoring |
| Quality Certificates |
ISO 9001:2008 AS 9100 Rev C |
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