USN tests BQM-177A in Western Pacific

The U.S> Military Sealift Command says it has tested the new BQM-177A Sub-Sonic Aerial Target (SSAT) in the Western Pacific.

Photo: NAVAIR

Testing took place from Sept. 9-10 using USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3).

The BQM-177A is capable of flying at a height of 2 meters and at speeds in excess of Mach 0.95.

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