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Ryan AQM-34 Firebee

UAV · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Ryan AQM-34 Firebee — UAV
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The Ryan Firebee is a series of target drones developed by the Ryan Aeronautical Company beginning in 1951. It was one of the first jet-propelled drones, and remains one of the most widely used target drones ever built.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
UAV
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Engine
1× turbojet
Thrust / Power
1700 lbf
Length (ft)
22
Wingspan (ft)
13
Empty Weight (lb)
1500
MTOW (lb)
2500
Endurance (hr)
75 min 30 s
Service Ceiling (ft)
60000
Range (mi)
796
Max Speed (mph)
690