Cradle Of Aviation Museum - Rockets / 04 Beech AQM-37A Target Missile
Bill Maloney
6/16/2008

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04 Beech AQM-37A Target Missile

04 Beech AQM-37A Target Missile

Beech AQM-37A Target Missile Specifications:

Length: 12 feet, 7 inches
Wingspan : 3 feet, 5 inches
Diameter: 13 inches
Launch Weight: 560lbs
Max Speed: Mach 3
Range: 120 miles
Powerplant: Rocketdyne LR64-NA-4 Liquid Fueled Rocket Motor 850lbs thrust, 5 minutes endurance
Armament:
 False sensor emitting transmitter
First Flight : 1972

This rocket was essentially a decoy drone emitting signals to simulate aircraft and missiles.