One of the 29 F-86H Sabre fighters converted to QF-86H drone configuration by the US Naval Weapons Center at China Lake, California

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-86 Sabre - СШАUSA - 1947

Soviet jet-powered target drone taking oft with the aid of booster rockets

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Лавочкин Ла-17 - РоссияRussia - 1953

PQM-102, converted from an F-102A by Sperry Flight Systems and the USAF’s first converted-fighter target drone to have no provision tor manned operation

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Convair F-102 Delta Dagger - СШАUSA - 1953

Teledyne Ryan Model 147TE remotely piloted vehicle (USAF designation AQM-34Q). Other versions of Model 147 are suspended from pylons of DC-130E launch aircraft in background

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed C-130 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1954Ryan AQM-34 / BQM-34 Firebee - СШАUSA - 1951

Teledyne Ryan AQM-34R (Model 147TF) being launched from a USAF Lockheed DC-130E control aircraft

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed C-130 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1954Ryan AQM-34 / BQM-34 Firebee - СШАUSA - 1951

BQM-34A Firebee I target drone dropping away from the launch pylon of a DC-130 Hercules carrier aircraft

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed C-130 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1954Ryan AQM-34 / BQM-34 Firebee - СШАUSA - 1951

Teledyne Ryan 147SD (AQM-34M) RPV under the wing of a DC-130 Hercules director aircraft

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed C-130 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1954Ryan AQM-34 / BQM-34 Firebee - СШАUSA - 1951

DC-130E director aircraft of the USAF with a Ryan 154 (AQM-91A) RPV beneath each wing

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed C-130 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1954Ryan AQM-91 Firefly / Compass Arrow - СШАUSA - 1970

DATS (Dornier Aerial Target System) under the wing of a QT-33

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed T-33A - СШАUSA - 1948

Teledyne Ryan Model 124 Firebee I subsonic target drone of the US Air Force

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan AQM-34 / BQM-34 Firebee - СШАUSA - 1951

Teledyne Ryan 234 (BGM-34A) fitted with a HOBOS homing bomb under its port wing

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan AQM-34 / BQM-34 Firebee - СШАUSA - 1951

Teledyne Ryan Model 166 Firebee II supersonic target, in production for the US Air Force and Navy

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan AQM-34 / BQM-34 Firebee - СШАUSA - 1951

US Air Force BQM-34F Firebee II supersonic target drone, with ventral fuel pod still attached

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan AQM-34 / BQM-34 Firebee - СШАUSA - 1951

Shrike missile (starboard) and Mk IV bomb fitted under the wings of a Teledyne Ryan Model 234 (BGM-34A) strike RPV

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan AQM-34 / BQM-34 Firebee - СШАUSA - 1951

YAQM-34U Update version of the Model 147SC

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan AQM-34 / BQM-34 Firebee - СШАUSA - 1951

Firebee I descending by recovery parachute

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan AQM-34 / BQM-34 Firebee - СШАUSA - 1951

Pathfinder version of the BGM-34B, fitted with Aeronutronic Ford nose package containing laser designator and LLLTV camera

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan AQM-34 / BQM-34 Firebee - СШАUSA - 1951

Fuji-built Firebee I target drone of the JMSDF

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan AQM-34 / BQM-34 Firebee - СШАUSA - 1951

Although the Yakovlev high-altitude strategic reconnaissance aircraft known by the reporting name "Mandrake" has been operational with the V-VS for almost a decade, this illustration is the first genuine photograph of this single-seat Lockheed U-2 counterpart to be published. The "Mandrake" has been emplyed by the V-VS for clandestine extreme-altitude reconnaissance flights over China, India, Pakistan and elsewhere.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Яковлев Як-25РВ - РоссияRussia - 1959

Second prototype of the Boeing Compass Cope B high-altitude strategic RPV

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing YQM-94 Compass Cope - СШАUSA - 1973

Compass Cope B, showing nose TV camera

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing YQM-94 Compass Cope - СШАUSA - 1973

GAF Jindivik Mk 3B target drone with high-altitude wing extensions

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: GAF Jindivik - АвстралияAustralia - 1959

Prototype DSI/NASA Oblique Wing RPRA, shown without the wing-mounted vertical stabiliser

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: NASA RPRV - СШАUSA - 1975

MBLE Epervier X-5 battlefield surveillance RPV

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: MBLE Epervier - БельгияBelgium - 1965

Launch of Canadair AN/USD-501 airborne surveillance/target acquisition drone system

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Canadair CL-89 / CL-289 - КанадаCanada - 1964

Launch of a Meteor P.1 subsonic target drone from a ground ramp

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Meteor P.1 / P.2 / P.X - ИталияItaly -

Shipboard launch of a Meteor P.X

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Meteor P.1 / P.2 / P.X - ИталияItaly -

Beechcraft Model 1019 AQM-37A supersonic target drone

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft AQM-37 Jayhawk / Model 1019 - СШАUSA - 1961

Model 1094 Vanneau version of the Beechcraft AQM-37A, modified by Matra for the French Air Force

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft AQM-37 Jayhawk / Model 1019 - СШАUSA - 1961

Model of the Beechcraft Model 1070 High Altitude Supersonic Target (HAST)

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft AQM-37 Jayhawk / Model 1019 - СШАUSA - 1961

Northrop Shelduck basic training target drone, a type produced for 18 countries

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop MQM-33 / MQM-36 / MQM-57 - СШАUSA - 1947

NEC-built Northrop Shelduck target drone

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop MQM-33 / MQM-36 / MQM-57 - СШАUSA - 1947

GAF Turana turbojet-powered target drone on its portable launcher

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: GAF Turana - АвстралияAustralia - 1971

Model of Canadair CL-227

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Canadair CL-227 Sentinel - КанадаCanada - 1978

Aerospatiale D 15 low-cost artillery target (two 1.7 hp engines)

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale D.15 - ФранцияFrance - 1975

Dorand DS.7 half-scale gyro-glider test model

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dorand DS.7 - ФранцияFrance - 1974

Model of the Mitsoubac proposed drone/decoy vehicle

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: France-Engins Mitsoubac - ФранцияFrance - 1975

Motorised mockup of a flying platform with three Marchetti Heliscopes

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Marchetti Heliscope - ФранцияFrance - 1972

Marchetti Heliscope flying platform

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Marchetti Heliscope - ФранцияFrance - 1972

Dornier Experimental Kiebitz and mobile ground control station

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Do.32K / Do.34 Kiebitz - ГерманияGermany - 1970

Diagram of the Do 34 Kiebitz flying platform for electronic surveillance: lower portion contains Decca RDL-2 passive ECM detector

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Do.32K / Do.34 Kiebitz - ГерманияGermany - 1970

Dornier Do 34 Operational Kiebitz tethered rotor platform

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Do.32K / Do.34 Kiebitz - ГерманияGermany - 1970

Dornier Aerodyne E 1 prototype VTOL RPV in tethered flight

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Aerodyne - ГерманияGermany - 1972

The Meteor Gufo system: sensor recovery from a Gufone drone

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop MQM-74 Chukar / NV-105 - СШАUSA - 1965

Northrop NV-128 experimental surveillance RPV, modified from the MQM-74A

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop MQM-74 Chukar / NV-105 - СШАUSA - 1965

Prototypes of the Northrop Variable-Speed Training Target (VSTT), evaluated in 1974 by the US Army

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop MQM-74 Chukar / NV-105 - СШАUSA - 1965

The Meteor Gufo system: the control truck and a Gufone drone on its towed launcher

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop MQM-74 Chukar / NV-105 - СШАUSA - 1965

Northrop MQM-74C target drone 176 Ib (80 kg) st Williams WR24-7 turbojet engine

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop MQM-74 Chukar / NV-105 - СШАUSA - 1965

AEL4111 Snipe mini-RPV on trailer launcher

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: AEL (Aero Electronics) Falcon / Heron / Mossette / Snipe - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1974

Shorts Skyspy surveillance and general purpose RPV

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Skyspy - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1974

Current Praeire IIB mini-RPV, powered by an 8 hp Kolbo Korp engine and having a gross weight of 120 Ib (54-4 kg)

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aeronutronic Ford Praerie I / II - СШАUSA - 1973

The original Praeire I (Latin for “leading soldier") mini-RPV developed for the USAF in 1973. It had a 10 ft (3.05 m) wing span and carried a 25 Ib (11.3 kg) payload comprising a TV camera and a laser transmitter.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aeronutronic Ford Praerie I / II - СШАUSA - 1973

Praeire II, evaluated in the US Army’s RPAODS competition in 1974, was of glassfibre construction. It had a 12 ft (3.66 m) wing span and a gross weight of less than 90 Ib (41 kg)

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aeronutronic Ford Praerie I / II - СШАUSA - 1973

Cdr Benson with XD 110A

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: AMR (Aero-Marine Research) AMR XD 110 - СШАUSA - 1969

Mrs Benson with XD 110B

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: AMR (Aero-Marine Research) AMR XD 110 - СШАUSA - 1969

AMR RPV-004 testbed RPV

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: AMR (Aero-Marine Research) RPV-004 / RPV-007 - СШАUSA -

AMR Ryan-Benson RPV-007 half-scale testbed for the Teledyne Ryan Model 272

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: AMR (Aero-Marine Research) RPV-004 / RPV-007 - СШАUSA -

Radar cross-section mockup ot the Teledyne Model 272 mini-RPV

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: AMR (Aero-Marine Research) RPV-004 / RPV-007 - СШАUSA -

Artist’s impression of the Teledyne Ryan Model 272 mini-RPV, to be evaluated by the US Navy

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: AMR (Aero-Marine Research) RPV-004 / RPV-007 - СШАUSA -

Launch of a Beechcraft Model 1089 VSTT variable-speed training target with JATO booster

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft MQM-107 Streaker / Model 1089 VSTT - СШАUSA - 1974

Model of the Beechcraft Tactical Expendable Drone System RPV (TEDS)

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft MQM-107 Streaker / Model 1089 VSTT - СШАUSA - 1974

DSI Sky Eye B mini-RPV, without annular propeller duct

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: DSI (Developmental Sciences Inc) Sky Eye / Aquila / Scout - СШАUSA - 1973

DSI-built prototype for testing the launch and recovery system of the Lockheed Aquila mini-RPV

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: DSI (Developmental Sciences Inc) Sky Eye / Aquila / Scout - СШАUSA - 1973

Wind-tunnel half-scale test model (inverted) of the Lockheed Aquila mini-RPV for the US Army

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: DSI (Developmental Sciences Inc) Sky Eye / Aquila / Scout - СШАUSA - 1973

Scout mini-RPV developed by Developmental Sciences Inc

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: DSI (Developmental Sciences Inc) Sky Eye / Aquila / Scout - СШАUSA - 1973

E-systems E-45 twin-boom mini-RPV

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: E-Systems E-45 - СШАUSA - 1973

Fairchild sailwing RPV, showing the basic configuration of this family of vehicles

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairchild Sailwing RPV / Black Fly - СШАUSA - 1975

Kaman Ship Tethered Aerial Platform (STAPL) prototype

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Kaman STAPL - СШАUSA - 1974

Feasibility model oJ McDonnell Douglas Astronautics mini-RPV, tested in 1973

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas Astronautics mini-RPV - СШАUSA - 1973

NASA Mini-Sniffer I high-altitude mini-RPV for atmospheric research

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: NASA Mini-Sniffer I / II - СШАUSA - 1974

NASA Mini-Sniffer II high-altitude mini-RPV for atmospheric research

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: NASA Mini-Sniffer I / II - СШАUSA - 1974

Second prototype of the Teledyne Ryan YQM-98A Compass Cope R long-endurance high-altitude strategic RPV

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan YQM-98 Compass Cope - СШАUSA - 1974

Configuration of Teledyne Ryan Model 275, the proposed production version of the Compass Cope R

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan YQM-98 Compass Cope - СШАUSA - 1974