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Tu-123 Yastreb | |
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General information | |
Type | Reconnaissance Drone |
National origin | Soviet Union |
Manufacturer | Tupolev |
Status | out of service, retired |
Primary user | Soviet Union |
Number built | 52 |
History | |
Manufactured | 1964–1972 |
Introduction date | 1964 |
First flight | 1960 |
Retired | 1979 |
The Tupolev Tu-123 Yastreb (Hawk, Russian: Ястреб) 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.