American drones

Ryan FirebeeBQM-34

One of the most widely used target drones

Jet-powered target drone; its reconnaissance versions (Lightning Bug) flew thousands of missions over Vietnam.

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First flight1951

ManufacturerRyan Aeronautical

CountryUnited States

TypeTarget drone / reconnaissance drone

StatusIn service

History

Jet-powered target drone; its reconnaissance versions (Lightning Bug) flew thousands of missions over Vietnam.

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