Reconnaissance1969 reconnaissance prototype aircraft model by Lockheed
Lockheed YO-3
The Army-Lockheed YO-3A "Quiet Star" is an American single-engined, propeller-driven aircraft that was developed for battlefield observation during the Vietnam War. Designed to be as quiet as possible, it was intended to observe troop movements in near-silence during the hours of darkness.
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- Manufacturer
- Lockheed Corporation
- Category
- Reconnaissance
- Country of origin
- United States
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 70 kt
- Max speed
- 90 kt
- Service ceiling
- 1,500 ft
- Max takeoff weight
- 3,800 lb
- Powerplant
- Continental Model No. IO-360D
- Engines
- 1
- Seats
- 2
- Length
- 29.3 ft
- Wingspan
- 57 ft
- Number built
- 11
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.