Assembled model 1/48 aircraft Q-2A (XM-21, KDA-1) Firebee, American unmanned aircraft (2 aircraft and p

KDA-1(Q-2A) Firebee Target drones were developed in the USA by Ryan for the US Air Force. The first flight of the drone prototype took place in early 1951. The drone was distinguished by arrow-shaped wings and plumage, as well as an air intake in the nose. The Firebee could be launched both from a carrier aircraft (the first of which was the Invader) and from the ground (using the JATO air booster). After successful tests, the drone was put into production and entered service with the Air Force, Navy, and then the US Army. Drones simulating aerial targets were used to train fighter pilots and air defense units.