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Appendix 8:
US missile and RPV designations
US unmanned air vehicles have their own designation
system. This works in the same way as that for military
aircraft, though it should be noted that manned aircraft
converted as remotely piloted drones or targets retain
their original designation, with the drone prefix (Q)
added. An exception is the Sperry (Convair) PQM–102,
which is in accord with neither system.
Status prefix
C
D
J
M
N
X
Y
Z
Captive
Dummy
Special test (temporary)
Maintenance
Special test (permanent)
Experimental
Prototype
Planning
Mission
D
E
G
I
Q
T
U
W
Decoy
Special electronic installation
Surface attack
Aerial intercept
Drone
Training
Underwater attack
Weather
Launch environment
A
Air
B
Multiple
C
Coffin
F
Individual
G
Runway
H
Silo-stored
L
Silo-launched
M
Mobile
P
Soft pad
R
Ship
U
Underwater attack
Type
M
N
R
Guided missile/drone
Probe
Rocket
As an example, the original experimental Lockheed
Aquila RPVs were designated XMQM-105: X, experimental;
M, mobile launcher; Q, drone; M, guided (missile
or drone); 105th guided type.
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