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GAM-67 Crossbow

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The GAM-67 (Guided Air Missile) was a pilotless drone initially designed as a high altitude target. The Crossbow was powered by a Continental J69 gas turbine and could achieve speeds approaching Mach I. The Crossbow was also capable of being ground launched using a zero length rail system. The GAM-67 was controlled through ground control signals and an onboard autopilot. 

Beginning the late 1950s, the GAM-67 was replaced by more efficient single purpose drones like the Boeing GAM-72 Quail decoy and the Teledyne Ryan Firebee (AQM-34L) reconnaissance vehicle.

Transferred from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M.

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