title: MTC MQ-17 SpyHawk
text: # MTC MQ-17 SpyHawk
  
  The XMQ-17A ("SpyHawk") is an unmanned aerial vehicle built and developed by MTC Technologies which was intended to be used by the US Marine Corps 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 BAE Systems.
  
  ## Specifications (XMQ-17A)
  
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  General characteristics
  
  * Crew: 0 (UAV)
  * Wingspan: 12 ft 9 in (3.89 m)
  * Gross weight: 85 lb (39 kg)
  * Powerplant: 1 × Honda GX-57
  
  Performance
  
  * Maximum speed: 103 mph (167 km/h, 90 kn)
  * Cruise speed: 52 mph (83 km/h, 45 kn)
  * Range: 50 mi (90 km, 43 nmi)
  * Endurance: 16 hours
  * Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,500 m)
  