Fleetwings A-1

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A-1
RoleTarget drone
National originUnited States
Manufacturer Kaiser-Fleetwings
First flight1940
Primary user USAAC
Number builtunknown

The Fleetwings A-1 was an American target drone manufactured by Kaiser-Fleetwings.

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Design

The A-1 was built around 1940 as a small aerial gunnery target, probably designed specifically for this purpose. It was flown unmanned and controlled by radio commands from the ground. The number of A-1s built is unknown, but the target was most likely retired by mid-1941. [1]

Specifications

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. "A Series". www.designation-systems.net.