MQM-178A (Firejet)
Aerial Targets’ mission is accomplished by two major target categories: High Speed Aerial Targets (HSAT) and Medium Speed Aerial Targets (MSAT). Current HSATs are: MQM-107 Streaker, BQM-34 Firebee, and MQM-178A Firejet. The MQM-178A (Firejet) is a pneumatically launched target capable of speeds up to 400 mph at altitudes up to 35,000 feet. These targets are controlled by the Army Ground Aerial Target Control Systems (AGATCS) and are recoverable via parachute if not shot down. The targets are used to test various surface-to-air missile systems, such as the Stinger and Patriot, as well as train anti-aircraft artillery crews.
The MQM-178 Firejet fills a variety of end-to-end weapons-release training roles including surface-to-air and air-to-air. Capable of flying a wide variety of speed and maneuverability profiles, Firejet delivers unmatched versatility by providing the opportunity to test multiple weapon systems with one flexible and affordable aerial target system.
The smallest of CEi’s aerial targets, Firejet is capable of carrying a combination of internal and external payloads including tow targets, proximity scoring, passive & active (RF) augmentation, and infrared (IR) augmentation.
Pneumatically launched, Firejet is capable of land or shipboard launch, significantly reducing operating costs by eliminating the need for expensive Rocket-Assisted Take-Off (RATO) equipment and facilities. Customers with exiting launch equipment will appreciate that the lightweight and compact nature of Firejet’s design makes it easily adaptable to a number of existing pneumatic launch systems.
| Length | 10.8 ft | 3.3 m |
| Wingspan | 6.5 ft | 1.9 m |
| Dry Weight | 130 lb | 59 kg |
| Engine/Thrust | JetCat C81 Turbojet 2 x 81 lbf | 37 kg |
| Max Launch Weight | 320 lb | 145 kg |
| Max Internal Payload Capacity | 70 lb | 32 kg |
| Max Wing-Tip Capacity (per side) | 20 lb | 9 kg |
| Max Wing Station Capacity (per side) | 35 lb | 15.9 kg |
| Max Speed | 0.69 Mach |
| Operational Altitude |
20 ft / 6 m AGL to 35,000 ft / 10,670 m MSL |
| Maneuverability |
Manual/Pre-Programmed from -2G, to 9G |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Gal | 64.4 L |
| Smoke Oil | 0.5 Gal | 1.9 L |
| Command & Control |
Configurable (up to 8 targets simultaneously) |
| Other Capabilities |
IR and RF Tow Targets IR and RF Augmentation Hot Nose Fixed Flares Scoring |
| Quality Certificates |
ISO 9001:2008 AS 9100 Rev C |
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