SEPTAR QST-35 (reduced RCS)
usn_septar_qst-35_smallSurface ShipsUSAFAC
- Length
- 18 m
- Beam
- 4 m
- Displacement
- 1 t
- Max Speed
- 20 kn
Description
The QST-35 SEPTAR (Seaborne Powered Target) is an optionally unmanned boat used primarily as a target drone by the US Navy. They are capable of simulating threats up to 40 meters in size. This variant removes the large panels amidships designed to increase the target drone's radar cross section (RCS).
Unit
- Type
- Vessel
- Role
- FAC
- In service
- 1980–
- Variants
- 2
- Armor
- Medium
Dimensions
- Length
- 18 m
- Beam
- 4 m
- Displacement
- 1 t
Performance
- Max speed
- 20 kn
- Max reverse
- 5 kn
- Cavitation speed
- 2 kn
Machinery
- Main power
- Diesel
- Horsepower
- 3,800 hp
- Propulsion
- 2 shafts
- Rudders
- 2
Signatures
- Visual ID range
- 5 nm
- RCS
- Small
- IR signature
- Small
Service variants
| Variant | In service |
|---|---|
| Variant 1 | 1980–— |
| Variant 2 | 1980–— |