The Kettering Bug is a Research robot developed by Dayton-Wright.
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Overview
Kettering Bug is a research robot manufactured by Dayton-Wright. experimental unmanned aerial torpedo
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
U.S. Army Signal Corps
Viability
First successful flight of the Kettering Bug in Dayton, Ohio
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 82 kg
- Speed
- 22.35 m/s
- Weight
- 240 kg
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Who runs it· deployment evidence
1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- U.S. Army Signal Corps· United States45 unitssource ↗
Company milestones
- Oct 1918LaunchFirst successful flight of the Kettering Bug in Dayton, Ohio
- 1964MilestoneKettering Bug goes on public display
- —MilestoneWar production aircraft
- —MilestoneCompany formed
- —DeploymentProgram terminated due to limited reliability and disappointing results
- —PartnershipU.S. Army commissions Charles F. Kettering to design unmanned aerial torpedo
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Kettering Bug?
- The Kettering Bug is developed by Dayton-Wright.
- What type of robot is the Kettering Bug?
- The Kettering Bug is a Research robot made by Dayton-Wright.
- How much does the Kettering Bug cost?
- Pricing for the Kettering Bug is not publicly listed — contact Dayton-Wright for a quote.
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