Crossbow

American air-to-surface missile, development started in 1953. Program cancelled in 1957.

Development of the air-launched antiradar/ECM/decoy Crossbow missile began in 1953 under project MX-2013. The first successful powered flight came in July 1956, and the first guided flight in May 1957. The turbojet-powered Crossbow was carried on underwing pylons of a B-50 or B-47 bomber. Development was cancelled in July 1957 in favor of the much more advanced Hound Dog, Quail, and Skybolt missiles planned for the B-52. Proposed follow-on WS-121B Longbow was terminated in 1960. Only 14 missiles were built.

Development Cost $: 74.600 million in 1958 dollars. Maximum range: 480 km (290 mi). Boost Propulsion: Turbojet. Maximum speed: 1,090 kph (670 mph). Initial Operational Capability: 1955.