1:48 ICM 48400 Q-2A (KDA-1) Firebee with trailer (1 airplane and trailer) Plastic Model kit
Article number
ICM48400
Description
In 1948, the US Air Force signed a contract with Ryan to build a jet drone that would serve as a target for shooting training. Ryan developed the Firebee, a prototype of which, designated XQ-2, first flew in 1951.
The drone was distinguished by swept wings and plumage, as well as an air intake in the bow.
The Firebee could be launched either by a carrier aircraft (the first of which was the A-26 Invader), or from the ground with a single JATO missile. Tests were final and the Firebee entered service as Q-2A.
The US Navy and US Army are acquiring a slightly different version of the Q-2A, featuring a 1000 lb. Fairchild J44-R-20B engine and a front tip in the front air intake. He received the designation KDA-1.
Properties
General
| Number of Parts | 29 |
| Packaging box length in mm | 247 |
| Packaging box width in mm | 183 |
| Packaging box height in mm | 33 |
| Release date | 2021-04 |
