Ryan Firebee
| Firebee | |
|---|---|
| Ryan Model 124 / BQM-34A Firebee | |
| General information | |
| Type | Unmanned aerial vehicle / Aerial target |
| Manufacturer | Ryan Aeronautical |
| Primary users | United States Air Force |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 1952 |
| First flight | 1951 |
| Developed into | Ryan Model 147 |
The Ryan Firebee is a series of target drones developed by the Ryan Aeronautical Company beginning in 1951. It was one of the first jet-propelled drones, and remains one of the most widely used target drones ever built.