Firebird spy plane at a glance
Firebird spy plane
Operates with or without onboard pilot
Wingspan: 65 feet
Length: 34 feet
Height: 9.7 feet
Top speed: About 230 mph
Altitude: 30,000 feet
Maximum endurance: 40 hours
Payload capacity: 1,240 pounds
Source: Northrop Grumman
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