Kratos MQM-178 Firejet

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MQM-178 Firejet
RoleUnmanned target drone
National originUnited States
Manufacturer Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Introduction2019
StatusIn service
Primary user QinetiQ

The Kratos MQM-178 Firejet is a subsonic aerial target drone for use in training against surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles. It was developed by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, and is currently in service with several operators worldwide. [1]

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Operational history

Pre-production MQM-178As were first used by QinetiQ during the 2017 Formidable Shield exercise; in July 2018 a production contract was signed by QinetiQ for delivery of MQM-178s over a ten-year period. [2] In November 2018, a three-year contract, with an option for another six years, was signed by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for MQM-178A deliveries. [2]

Specifications

Data from [2]

General characteristics

Performance

References

  1. Parsch, Andreas (1 January 2024). "Kratos MQM-178 Firejet". Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles. Designation-Systems. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 "MQM-178 Firejet Target Drone". Airforce Technology. 3 June 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2024.