{"product_id":"icm-1-48-us-aerial-target-drons-2-drones-and-2-trailers-plastic-model-kit","title":"ICM 1\/48 US Aerial Target Drons (2 Drones and 2 Trailers) Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eUS Aerial Target Drones\u003c\/h1\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn 1948 the USAF (United States Air Force) signed a contract with the Ryan company to develop a jet-powered unmanned aircraft intended as a target for training purposes. The prototype drone, named XQ-2, made its first flight in 1951. Following successful testing, it entered service with the USAF as the Q-2A (also known as the Firebee). A slightly modified version, designated KDA-1, was operated by the military fleet. In the late 1950s, a new contract was awarded between the USAF and Ryan for a significantly improved  “second-generation ” Firebee  – the Model 124, initially designated as the Q-2C. It went into production in 1960, and three years later, its designation was changed to BQM-34A. This drone featured an enlarged fuselage, longer wings, and a unique intake port under the pointed nose. The US Navy also adopted the BQM-34A, while the Army received a ground-launched version called the MQM-34D with a JATO (Jet-Assisted Take-Off) booster. These drones were used for training anti-aircraft defense crews.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48489341518045,"sku":"ICM48399","price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/0708\/0110\/files\/ICM48399.jpg?v=1788364827","url":"https:\/\/ultimatehobbies.com.au\/products\/icm-1-48-us-aerial-target-drons-2-drones-and-2-trailers-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Ultimate Hobbies Site","version":"1.0","type":"link"}