The Ryan Firebee

Описание: The Firebee target drones built by Ryan Aeronautical Company have served the United States in literally more ways than one, and their unmatched potential forged a decades-long career in all three services of the military.

Able to reinvent itself over and over, the versatile and practical Firebee evolved into a multitude of models, each specialized in terrestrial, maritime, or high-altitude combat.

And even though it is one of the earliest jet-powered drones, it exceeded expectations beyond the turn of the millennium, and half a century later it’s still one of the most widely used target drones in history.

What makes these American target drones so special stems from their inception and design, which have stood the test of time and remain a triumphant feat of communication and execution, serving as a stalwart example of leadership…

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