| IA-59 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Role | Unmanned aerial vehicle |
| National origin | Argentina |
| Manufacturer | Fabrica Militar de Aviones |
| First flight | 9 December 1972 |
| Status | On display |
| Number built | 1 |
The FMA IA-59 is a 1970s Argentine single-engined unmanned aerial vehicle, designed and built for the Argentine Air Force by Fabrica Militar de Aviones.
The small UAV first flew on 9 December 1972 powered by McCulloch piston engine. [1]
The only IA-59 built is on display at the Museum of Industry in Córdoba Province, Argentina. [1]
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