The Composite Engineering BQM-167 Skeeter is a subscale aerial target (drone) developed and manufactured by Composite Engineering Inc. (acquired by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions) and operated by the United States Air Force and certain international customer air forces (designation BQM-167i).
The BQM-167 was developed and manufactured by Composite Engineering Inc. (now part of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions), and is constructed of carbon fiber and epoxy-based materials.
The BQM-167A was selected as the next-generation Air Force subscale aerial target in July 2002.
[1] On 19 March 2021, a BQM-167 washed ashore in Boynton Beach, Florida after a weapon systems evaluation.
Data from • US Air Force - Fact Sheet, BQM-167A[1] • Kratos Unmanned Systems - Quick Facs, BQM-167A[12]General characteristics Performance Avionics IR and RF Tow Targets; IR and RF Wing Pods;[clarification needed] Chaff / Flare Dispensing; Vector & Scalar Scoring