To provide a target system that offers a generic representation of the tactical class of unmanned aircraft systems being deployed by potential adversaries worldwide. The target system is available to support developmental and operational testing of weapon systems, Force Development Test and Experimentation, and training operations.
DESCRIPTION:
The Broadsword UAS-T, designated MQM-171, provides a realistic representation of the class of unmanned aircraft systems likely to be employed against U.S. and Allied Forces in the Operational Environment. It can be manually controlled within line-of-sight by the operator or programmed for flight beyond-visual-range using either the CloudCap Piccolo ground control station or the Target Tracking and Control System-UHF. The UAS-T incorporates a programmable autopilot on the aircraft to support a wide variety of repeatable flight profiles to represent UAS operations in a variety of mission profiles. UAS-T systems are currently available to support target requirements on ranges worldwide.
