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BQM-74 Series: The Legacy Continues

NDIA Targets 2006

John VanBrabantManager, Aerial Targets Business Development Integrated Systems Western RegionNorthrop Grumman Corporation

Approved for Public Release:USN 084/06 Dated 4/3/06, TDEA #9836


OQ-2OQ-2

OQ-19/SD-1OQ-19/SD-1

RP-76RP-76

BQM-74BQM-74

X-47A PegasusX-47A Pegasus

Combat DawnCombat Dawn RQ-8A Fire ScoutRQ-8A Fire ScoutCombat ScopeCombat Scope

BQM-34BQM-34Compass ArrowCompass Arrow

FireboltFirebolt

AQM-34 SPAAQM-34 SPAM324M324

BQM-145ABQM-145A

RQ-4A Global HawkRQ-4A Global HawkRMAXRMAX

KillerBeeKillerBee

Hunter IIHunter II

MQ-5B HunterMQ-5B HunterE-HunterE-Hunter

RQ-5A HunterRQ-5A Hunter

MQ-8B Fire ScoutUSA/USN

MQ-8B Fire ScoutUSA/USN

X-47B N-UCASUSN

X-47B N-UCASUSN

BQM-74FBQM-74F

RQ-4B Global HawkUSN/USAF

RQ-4B Global HawkUSN/USAF

Approved for Public Release: UMS TDEA #11772



1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000

40,000

80,000

120,000

0

OQ-2OQ-2

OQ-19/SD-1OQ-19/SD-1

RP-76RP-76

BQM-34 FirebeeBQM-34 Firebee

BQM-74BQM-74YQM-98A Compass CopeYQM-98A Compass Cope

M324M324

RQ-4A Global HawkRQ-4A Global HawkRQ-8A Fire ScoutRQ-8A Fire Scout

15,320

73,809

2,528

6,557

2,000

8,157

5610

5

AQM-34 SPAAQM-34 SPAAQM-91A Compass ArrowAQM-91A Compass Arrow

AQM-81 FireboltAQM-81 Firebolt

MQ-5 HunterMQ-5 HunterBQM-145ABQM-145A

62 - Hunter

6 - BQM-145A20

2

20

>100,000 Unmanned Vehicles Delivered

Approved for Public Release: TDEA #5503 Feb 2005



BQM-74F EvolutionBQM-74ER

1996BQM-74C

1980BQM-74E

1991

•121 Lb Thrust•316 Lb GFW•GL Only•Analog Avionics

•180 Lb Thrust•454 Lb GFW•GL Only•Analog Avionics

•190 Lb Thrust•438 Lb GFW•AL & GL•1st GenerationDigital Avionics

•30 Ft LAC•Flight Profiles

•240 Lb Thrust•480 Lb GFW•AL & GL•2nd Generation Digital Avionics -1997

•7 Ft LAC•Weaves•Flight Profiles

•240 Lb Thrust•454 Lb GFW•AL & GL•2nd Generation Digital Avionics -1997


MQM-74C1973

•300 Lb Thrust•625 Lb GFW•AL & GL•3rd Generation Digital Avionics


BQM-74F2006

MQM-74A1966



MQM/BQM-74 Growth to BQM-74F

700

600

500

400

300

200

100

0

300

200

100

01960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010

MQM-74AMQM-74A

MQM-74CMQM-74C

BQM-74CBQM-74CBQM-74EBQM-74E

BQM-74F

BQM-74F

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Gross Weight

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BQM-74E Subsonic Aerial TargetWorkhorse of the Fleet

10+ years legacy of on time deliveries to the U. S. Navy1965-present over 8500 BQM-74 Series Targets have been delivered worldwideConducting 250 operations/year supporting the warfighter

BQM-74E USN Deliveries

6060FY07FY06



Production Year

MQM/BQM-74 and Chukar Production

01960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010

10,0009,000

8,000

7,000

6,0005,000

4,0003,0002,000

1,000Over 8500 Vehicles Delivered of the MQM/BQM-74 and Chukar International Series!Over 8500 Vehicles Delivered of the Over 8500 Vehicles Delivered of the MQM/BQMMQM/BQM--74 and Chukar International Series!74 and Chukar International Series!

The Highest Quantity Produced Jet in the United States

The Highest Quantity Produced The Highest Quantity Produced Jet in the United StatesJet in the United States

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Worldwide Targets Experience



BQM-74F Enhanced Aerial Target

Modernized Support Equipment (PC Based)Modernized Mission Planning (PC Based)

BQM-74E/Chukar Capability PLUS…Increased Speed, Range, Maneuvers& Payload Capability

Approved for Public Release:NAVAIR 06-0243 Dated 28 Aug 2006, TDEA #11554



BQM-74F Cut Away View

Length 180.0 in

Fuselage Diameter 14.0 in

Wing Span 84.0 in

Wing Area 8.0 ft2

Wetted Area 11,050 in2

Payload Compartment

Fuel Tank

Bonded Wing Assembly

Parachute

Engine

Approved for Public Release:USN 180/05 Dated 2 Nov 2005, TDEA #9356



BQM-74F vs BQM-74E Requirements

Range(300 kts, 20k ft)

Endurance(300 kts, 20k ft)

G Limit

Max Speed

25% 50% 75% 125%100% 150%

.82 M

.92 M

BQM-74E

BQM-74F

BQM-74F

BQM-74F

BQM-74E

BQM-74E

BQM-74E

342 NM500 NM

68 Min

115 Min

BQM-74F

6 G

8G

175%




Speed-Altitude Envelopes

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40

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TRUE AIRSPEED (KTS)

ALT

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BQM-74F - 600 LbsBQM-74E - 500 LbsBQM-74C - 450 LbsMQM-74C - 435 Lbs

Minimum Drag Minimum Throttle Thrust = Drag

BQM-74F Provides Significant Increase in PerformanceBQMBQM--74F Provides Significant Increase in Performance74F Provides Significant Increase in Performance



BQM-74F Weave ManeuversProgrammable High-G Maneuvers in 3D SpaceG-Levels Up to 6 GsCruise and Engagement Altitudes Down to 7 FeetRadar Altimeter with Inertial Aiding Allows Unlimited Roll AttitudeUser Defined Trajectories Using PC Based Weave Planner, Plus 5 Fixed Weave ManeuversDownrange Defined Relative to Distance Traveled or Time from EngagementDeveloped and Demonstrated on BQM-74E, 99-02

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1008060

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Control PointsTrajectory

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Control PointsTrajectory

The BQM-74F Accurately Replicates Threat Terminal ManeuversThe BQMThe BQM--74F Accurately Replicates Threat Terminal Maneuvers74F Accurately Replicates Threat Terminal Maneuvers




BQM-74F Mission Payload CapabilitiesPower Capacity: 2,000 WattsPayload Volume/Weight: ~ 5 ft3/100lbsCommand and Control Systems

AN/DKW-3B(V), SNTCRadar Altimeter: RT/1378Scalar Scoring: AN/DSQ-50A RCS Augmentation RCS Reduction @ 10GHz Nose-onIR Augmentation

Flares, PlumersLocator/ID Mission Equipment

IFF AN/DPN-88Range AN/DPN-90(V)Recovery T-1438/D

Seeker Simulator: AN/DPT-2BECM: ULQ-21 SuiteGrowth Capability in Payload Bay

BATTERYAN/DKW-3B C&C

AN/DPN-88 IFF

AN/DSQ-50A SCORING

T-1438D LOCATOR BEACON

AN/DPN-90 RADAR TRACKING

IAU

RADAR ALTIMETER

PCUSEQUENCER

SEEKER SIMULATOR

AUGTENNA OPTION

ANTENNA DOUBLER

Rapidly Reconfigurable Payloads

Rapidly Reconfigurable Rapidly Reconfigurable PayloadsPayloads




Modernized Support Equipment

Ground Support Power Supply (GSPS)Computer Console

Integrated Test Set Provides User Friendly PC Based System Test Capability and Increased Ground Power for Payloads

Integrated Test Set Provides User Friendly PC Based System Test Integrated Test Set Provides User Friendly PC Based System Test Capability and Increased Ground Power for PayloadsCapability and Increased Ground Power for Payloads




PFPS Mission Planning Toolset

BQM-74F Integrated Test Set Hosts PFPS for Mission Planning and Vehicle Loading




BQM-74F Integrated ProductTeam Members

Aerospace SystemsCoast PrecisionFXC/Guardian ParachuteMandareePerformance Plastics

Aerospace SystemsCoast PrecisionFXC/Guardian ParachuteMandareePerformance Plastics

Rozendal AssociatesSenior Aerospace CompositesSensor SystemsSmiths AerospaceSolid ConceptsViable Power Conversion

Rozendal AssociatesSenior Aerospace CompositesSensor SystemsSmiths AerospaceSolid ConceptsViable Power Conversion

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