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MQM-178 Firejet

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions · UAV · United States · Digital Age (2010–present)

MQM-178 Firejet — UAV
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The Kratos MQM-178 Firejet is a subsonic aerial target drone for use in training against surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles. It was developed by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, and is currently in service with several operators worldwide.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
UAV
Domain
Defence
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Operator
QinetiQ
Status
Active
Service Entry
2019
Engine
2× turbojets
Thrust / Power
81 lbf each
Length (ft)
11
Wingspan (ft)
6
Empty Weight (lb)
130
MTOW (lb)
320
Service Ceiling (ft)
35007
Max Speed (Mach)
0.69