QH-50 Drone Anti-submarine Helicopter
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
World’s first unmanned helicopter free-flight (QH-550A) at NATC Patuxent River on 12 August 1960.
Weighted over 2,300 lbs fully armed and fueled: speeds to 92 MPH.
Desings developed to carry advanced reconnaissance, sonar and weapons systems.
Used at target drones by US Navy at NAS China Lake until 1997, and US Army at White Sands Missile Range until 2006.
