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City / Airport:Seattle - Boeing Field / King County International (KBFI / BFI)Map
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Collection:Museum of Flight
Photo Date:16 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:287467Submit Correction
View count: 464
On display at the Museum of Flight. This twin-seat Quiet Star was designed to operate as an observation aircraft to spot night-time activity. It was equipped with a night vision and infrared downward-facing periscope that was operated by the observer in the front seat. The Quiet Star was nearly silent, and this aircraft, one of only 11 built served in Vietnam from 1970-72.
Registration / Serial:69-18005
Alternate Serial:18005
Aircraft Version:Lockheed YO-3A Quiet Star
C/n (msn):006
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Seattle - Boeing Field / King County International (KBFI / BFI)Map
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Photo Date:16 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
City / Airport:Seattle - Boeing Field / King County International (KBFI / BFI)Map
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Collection:Museum of Flight
Photo Date:16 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:287467Submit Correction
View count: 464
On display at the Museum of Flight. This twin-seat Quiet Star was designed to operate as an observation aircraft to spot night-time activity. It was equipped with a night vision and infrared downward-facing periscope that was operated by the observer in the front seat. The Quiet Star was nearly silent, and this aircraft, one of only 11 built served in Vietnam from 1970-72.
Registration / Serial:69-18005
Alternate Serial:18005
Aircraft Version:Lockheed YO-3A Quiet Star
C/n (msn):006
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Seattle - Boeing Field / King County International (KBFI / BFI)Map
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Photo Date:16 June 2016
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
City / Airport:Seattle - Boeing Field / King County International (KBFI / BFI)Map
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Collection:Museum of Flight
Photo Date:27 September 2018
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:98523Submit Correction
View count: 957
Based on the Schweizer SGS 2-32 glider, the Lockheed QT-2 and YO-3 were designed for silent nocturnal observation missions. Eleven YO-3As were built. Although nine were deployed to Vietnam with some reported success in 1970, no further production followed.
Registration / Serial:69-18005
Alternate Serial:18005
Aircraft Version:Lockheed YO-3A Quiet Star
C/n (msn):006
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Seattle - Boeing Field / King County International (KBFI / BFI)Map
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Photo Date:27 September 2018
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
City / Airport:Seattle - Boeing Field / King County International (KBFI / BFI)Map
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Collection:Museum of Flight
Photo Date:27 September 2018
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:98523Submit Correction
View count: 957
Based on the Schweizer SGS 2-32 glider, the Lockheed QT-2 and YO-3 were designed for silent nocturnal observation missions. Eleven YO-3As were built. Although nine were deployed to Vietnam with some reported success in 1970, no further production followed.
Registration / Serial:69-18005
Alternate Serial:18005
Aircraft Version:Lockheed YO-3A Quiet Star
C/n (msn):006
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Seattle - Boeing Field / King County International (KBFI / BFI)Map
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Photo Date:27 September 2018
Photo by:Peter de JongContact