RADIOPLANE OQ-3
The OQ-3 is a radio controlled target drone manufactured during World War II for both the Army and the Navy. It is constructed of a steel-tube fuselage and wooden wings covered with fabric. The drones were launched with a small catapult and were recovered by means of a parachute. Between 5,000 and 6,000 of them were built between 1943 and 1945.
Specifications
- Wingspan: 12 ft
- Length: 9 ft
- Max. Speed: 103 mph
- Service Ceiling: 2,000 ft
- Engines: 1 Radioplane O-15-3 two-cylinder 8 horsepower