{"product_id":"icm-models-48399-1-48-u-s-aerial-target-drones-model-kit","title":"ICM Models 48399 1\/48 U.S. Aerial Target Drones Model Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eICM Models 48399 1\/48 U.S. Aerial Target Drones\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 2 drones with transport trolleys, KDA-1 and BQM-34A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be assembled as stand-alone or suspended under an aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes: 110 x 81 mm, 146 x 82 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll parts in ICM model kits are highly detailed to fit the reality of the original. They use only high-quality, non-toxic plastic in the production of model kits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ICM Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51691507712213,"sku":"ICM48399","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/icm-models-48399-1-48-u-s-aerial-target-drones-model-kit.jpg?v=1752415342","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/icm-models-48399-1-48-u-s-aerial-target-drones-model-kit","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}