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Flyrt

Naval Research Laboratory · United States · Modern (1992–2009)

Flyrt — Fixed Wing
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The Naval Research Laboratory Flyrt, or Flying Radar Target, was a small electric-powered unmanned aerial vehicle developed by the United States Naval Research Laboratory to serve as an expendable radar decoy for the defense of United States Navy ships. Tested in the fall of 1993, it was considered successful but was not ordered into production.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
Naval Research Laboratory
Operator
United States Navy
Service Entry
1993
Produced
13
Engine
1× electric motor
Wingspan (ft)
8
MTOW (lb)
132
Max Speed (mph)
80