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Ryan AQM-91 Firefly

UAV · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Ryan AQM-91 Firefly — UAV
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The Ryan AQM-91 Firefly was a developmental drone developed during the Vietnam War to perform long-range reconnaissance, especially into China.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
UAV
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Engine
General Electric YJ97-GE-3
Thrust / Power
4,000 lbf (17.8 kN)
Length (ft)
34
Wingspan (ft)
47
Empty Weight (lb)
3800
MTOW (lb)
5400
Service Ceiling (ft)
78740
Range (mi)
2001
Max Speed (mph)
505