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Teledyne Ryan Firebee II Drone Contractor's Desk Model
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A very cool and extremely rare Teledyne Ryan Firebee II contractor's desk model, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition and super high quality. It is made of wood and mounted on a triangular plastic base; the desk model measures 3.75"W x 11.25"D x 5.25"H and has amazing detail. The piece was owned by a senior level engineer who on worked on the program. This is a super rare piece of military aviation history. #2927
Ryan Firebee II
Teledyne Ryan also developed a third-generation Model 166 Firebee II with supersonic performance, with the U.S. Navy awarding a development contract to the company in 1965. Initial flight was in 1968. Although its external appearance was substantially different from that of the original Firebee, the Firebee II used the same engine and control systems.
The Firebee II was a sleek dart of an aircraft with swept tailplane and swept mid-body wings. It was powered by a Teledyne CAE J69-T-6 turbojet with 1,840 lbf (8.2 kN) thrust, with the intake on the belly forward of the wings and the exhaust under the tailfins. Internal fuel capacity was small, but the target could be fitted with a conformal external tank that was dropped before boosting to supersonic speeds. Flight operations were performed much as they are for the Firebee I, with launch from a DC-130. It was also ground launched using RATO for use as a target. It had a maximum speed of Mach 1.5, dashing for 4 minutes at 60,000 feet (18,000 m) and had a subsonic endurance of 75 minutes, giving it a range of approximately 570 miles (920 km).[8]
In all 286 Firebee IIs were built, a tiny quantity compared to the number of Firebee I's manufactured. The Firebee II is now out of service, while the Firebee I continues in operation and has been in service for over 50 years, making it one of the longest-lived aircraft in the U.S. military inventory.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Width: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Depth: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:San Diego, CA
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