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MQM-178 Firejet

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions · United States

Low-cost, high-subsonic aerial target drone built by Kratos to support surface-to-air and air-to-air weapons training and testing. Pneumatically launched and parachute-recovered.

CountryUnited States
SubcategoryTarget drones
SubtypeAerial target drone
RoleTarget
ClassTarget
ClassificationAerial target drone
MissionAerial target / weapons training
VariantsMQM-178A
Notable partnersUS Army, US Navy
OperatorsUnited States
Frame typeFixed-wing
Length (m)3.29
PropulsionTurbojet
Wingspan (m)1.98
Combat-provenNo
Launch methodMobile pneumatic launcher
Recovery methodParachute
Year introduced2019
Max payload (kg)32
Max speed (km/h)845
Production statusIn production
Service ceiling (m)10670
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.kratosdefense.com/unmanned-systems/air/aerial-targets/firejet