Globe KD6G Firefly
Globe Aircraft Corporation · United States · first flew 1951 · light aircraft
The Globe KD6G Firefly is an American target drone built by the Globe Aircraft Corporation for the United States Navy.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 3.51 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Small unmanned target drone about 3.5 metres long
- Mid-mounted wing with twin tails
- Kiekhaefer V-105 piston engine
A small unmanned aircraft with a span and length of 11 feet 6 inches, powered by a 100 hp Kiekhaefer V-105-2 piston engine. It has an endurance of 60 minutes.
Specifications
- The Globe KD6G Firefly has a length of 3.51 m (12 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 3.51 m (12 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 426 km/h (265 mph).
- Typical crew: 0.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The KD6G first flew in 1951. It was developed from the Globe KD2G Firefly.
Variants
The KD6G was a development of the earlier KD2G Firefly target drone.
Where you'll see it
It operated with the United States Navy during the 1950s and early 1960s, and was retired around 1965.
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