CATEGORY III OF THE Q-2C DRONE TARGET SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONAL EVALUATION PROGRAM
Abstract
The Q-2C drone target system was developed to provide a high subsonic speed, realistic target for the evaluation and training of various weapon systems and aircrews. The Category III evaluation to determine operational suitability of the Q-2C was conducted in two phases during the period 15 July 1960 to 12 July 1961. Ten missions were flown in the airborne launch phase and twenty-five were flown in the ground launch phase. The production Q-2C drone target system is not operationally acceptable for ADC Weapons Center use. Deficiencies in X-Band augmentation, S-Band radar tracking, radio remote control, PARAMI scoring and airborne/ground telemetry link detract from the reliability and effectiveness necessary for Weapons Center utilization. It is recommended that all system deficiencies outlined in this report be resolved. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0267457