Jindivik Target Drone

One of the longest-established jet target drones is the "Jindivik", developed in Australia, and used for decades in Britain and Australia. Over 400 were built, and small numbers were also supplied to the US Navy and to Sweden. The name is Aborigine for "that which is hunted"

Development was begun in 1948 by the Australian Government Aircraft Factory (GAF). Two piloted prototypes, named the "Pika", were built, the first flying in 1950, leading to the initial flight of the first "Jindivik Mark 1" in 1950. 14 Mark 1s were delivered, leading to the "Mark 2", which first flew in 1953. 190 Mark 2s, 2As, and 2Bs were built, leading in turn to the "Mark 3", with first flight in 1961, and the improved Mark 3A and Mark 3B subvariants. A total of 327 Mark 3s, 3A, and 3Bs were built, for a total of 517 Jindiviks of all variants.


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