Aerial targets and decoys

Airman, Jan, 2005

QF-4 Aerial Target

Primary function: Full-scale, high-performance aerial target for live air-to-air and surface-to-air missile tests. Speed: 1,250 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan: 38 ft., length 16 ft., height 6 ft. Endurance: Two hours. Crew: None. Inventory: 52.

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MQM- 107 Streaker

Primary function: Ground launched and ground or water recoverable subscale aerial target. Speed: 288-593 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 10 ft., length 18 ft. Endurance: 45 minutes. Crew: None. Inventory: 25.

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BQM-34 Firebee

Primary function: Ground or in-flight launched and ground and water recoverable subscale aerial target. Speed: 288-705 mph. Dimensions: Length 23 ft., width 13 ft. Endurance: 35-40 minutes. Crew: None. Inventory: 57.

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