ICM 48402 Plastic model kit Scale 1:48 KDA-1 (Q-2A) Firebee US Drone - kit model

Ryan KDA-1 (Q-2A) Firebee is a 1/48 scale plastic aircraft model kit by ICM representing an early American unmanned aerial target drone developed for military training and testing programs.

The Firebee series was designed by the Ryan Aeronautical Company as a jet-powered target drone used to simulate enemy aircraft during weapons training and evaluation. Early variants such as the KDA-1, later redesignated Q-2A, were widely employed by United States armed forces during the Cold War period.

Ryan KDA-1 (Q-2A) Firebee - Early Jet Target Drone

These unmanned aircraft were launched from ground installations or carrier aircraft and used to test air defense systems, missiles, and anti-aircraft weapons. The Firebee design later evolved into a large family of reconnaissance and target drones used for several decades.

For modelers: The compact airframe and streamlined design allow the model to be assembled in a small number of stages. Painting the fuselage and smaller components before final assembly helps achieve a clean finish around the air intake and wing roots.

Kit Contents

• Plastic sprues with parts
• Decal sheet
• Painting and marking guide
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: ICM
• Scale: 1/48
• Model (SKU): ICM48402
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Subject: Ryan KDA-1 (Q-2A) Firebee
• Role: Target drone aircraft
• Subject country: United States
• Period: Cold War
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This aircraft model kit by ICM belongs to the Aircraft Model Kits category and can also be explored in the 1/48 scale aircraft model kits collection.