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Tupolev Tu-123
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The Tupolev Tu-123 Yastreb was one of the earliest Soviet reconnaissance drones that began development in 1960. Sometimes referred to as the "DBR-1", it was introduced into active service in 1964.
Tu-123 at Khodynka Field, Moscow
Tu-123 at Khodynka Field, Moscow
Lockheed D-21
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The Lockheed D-21 is an American supersonic reconnaissance drone. The D-21 was initially designed to be launched from the back of an M-21 carrier aircraft, a variant of the Lockheed A-12 aircraft. The
Tupolev Tu-123
…supersonic strategic unmanned reconnaissance aircraft, in a form reminiscent of a big dart, conceptually somewhat similar to the United States' D-21. It carried both film cameras and SIGINT payloads. The Tu-123 was ground-launched with JATO boosting and powered by a KR-15 afterburning turbojet in…
A D-21 on display at the United States Air Force National Museum
A D-21 on display at the United States Air Force National Museum
Rear view of the D-21 and M-21 combination on the ground, showing the exhaust shroud used on early flights
Rear view of the D-21 and M-21 combination on the ground, showing the exhaust shroud used on early flights
M-21 carrying D-21 in flight
M-21 carrying D-21 in flight
A modified D-21 carried on the wing of a B-52
A modified D-21 carried on the wing of a B-52