The XMQ-17A ("SpyHawk") is an

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built and developed by

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which was intended to be used by the

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in order to fulfill a need for an unmanned aerial reconnaissance capability at division level, or "Tier II". Launched from a trailer-mounted pneumatic launcher, the aircraft is powered by a single Honda GX-57 gasoline-fueled piston engine. The SpyHawk purchase was canceled in January 2008, after MTC Technologies was purchased by

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Specifications (XMQ-17A)

References

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