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Rascal
American air-to-surface missile, development started in 1946. Program cancelled in 1958. Project originated as Bell Aircraft Corp / AAF / Project MX-776. Requirement for a 160 km range air-launched guided missile was overcome by other technology during its protracted development.

AKA: ASM-A-2;B-63;GAM-63;MX-776. Status: Cancelled 1958. Thrust: 52.90 kN (11,892 lbf). Gross mass: 8,250 kg (18,180 lb). Height: 9.73 m (31.92 ft). Diameter: 1.22 m (4.00 ft). Span: 5.09 m (16.69 ft). Apogee: 26 km (16 mi).

Development Cost $: 448.000 million in 1952 dollars. Maximum range: 185 km (114 mi). Boost Propulsion: Storable liquid rocket. Maximum speed: 1,610 kph (1,000 mph). Initial Operational Capability: 1958.


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Family: aircraft-launched, air-to-surface. Country: USA. Engines: LR67. Agency: Bell. Bibliography: 17, 281, 39, 563.

1945 October 31 - . Launch Vehicle: Rascal.
March to April 1946 - . Launch Vehicle: Rascal.
1949 September - . Launch Vehicle: Rascal.

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