General Dynamics/Sperry PQM-102 Delta Dagger

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kjfitz @ 2006-01-08 21:11:53

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Description:

The US Army acquired seven PQM-102As for use in evaluation of the Stinger and SAM-D (later named Patriot) surface-to-air missiles. Most of the remainder were used by the USAF at Tyndall AFB and Holloman AFB.

The later PQM-102B had improved systems and added a low-altitude mode (for altitudes down to 60 m (200 ft)), for which a radar altimeter was installed. By relocating the electronics, the cockpit of the PQM-102B could reportedly be kept free for optional manned operation.

The last PQM-102B (56-1072) was expended at Holloman AFB in 1986.

I'm guessing that this one may be used in conjunction with the rocket sled off just to the west.

More Info:

www.designation-systems.net

Location:

Alamogordo, New Mexico (NM), US
@ 32.88650700, -106.14228500

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