IAF Museum - Northrop MQM-74A

IAF Museum

Northrop MQM-74A
Chukar (Telem)

The MQM-74 is a small jet-propelled aerial target for antiaircraft gunnery and missile training. It's powered by a Williams J400-WR-400 turbojet and be launched with the assistance of two solid-propellant JATO rocket bottles.

During the Yom Kippur War, Telem UAVs were sent to lure enemy SAMs into opening fire and giving away their location. After the war, the Telem was fitted with a video camera and briefly served as a reconnaissance vehicle.

Northrop MQM-74A Chukar (Telem)

The MQM-74 is a small jet-propelled aerial target for antiaircraft gunnery and missile training. It's powered by a Williams J400-WR-400 turbojet and be launched with the assistance of two solid-propellant JATO rocket bottles.

Northrop MQM-74A
Chukar (Telem)