Culver XPQ-15

The Culver XPQ-15, also known as the XTD3C-1, was an American target drone developed by the Culver Aircraft Company late in World War II.

XPQ-15/XTD3C
Mockup of the XPQ-15
Role	Target drone
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	Culver Aircraft Company
First flight	1945
Primary users	United States Army Air Forces United States Navy
Produced	6

Design and development

The XPQ-15 was a low-wing monoplane of conventional design. It was powered by a Franklin O-405 opposed piston engine.^[1] Design work began in 1943.^[2]

Operational history

Four examples of the XPQ-15 were built for evaluation by the United States Army Air Forces in 1945; two additional aircraft were tested by the United States Navy as the XTD3C-1. No production contract was placed.^[1]

Variants

XPQ-15

USAAF variant; four produced.^[1]

XTD3C-1

USN variant; two produced, BuNos 29665-29666.^[3]

Specifications (XPQ-15)

Data from Parsch ^[1]

• Powerplant: 1 × Franklin O-405 opposed piston engine, 200 hp (150 kW)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 220 mph (350 km/h, 190 kn)