AGM-76 Falcon
| AGM-76 Falcon | |
|---|---|
high explosive | |
| Warhead weight | 250 pounds (110 kg) |
| Engine | Lockheed XSR13-LP-1 |
| Propellant | Solid fuel |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4 |
Guidance system | Passive radar homing |
Launch platform | F-4D, A-6B, F-105F |
The AGM-76 Falcon was an air-to-surface anti-radiation missile developed by the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Intended as a conversion using off-the-shelf parts, it did not go into operational service.
Overview
During 1966, the United States Air Force began development of a heavy anti-radiation missile for use against
seeker head of the AGM-45 Shrike anti-radiation missile, the AGM-76A was fitted with a 250 pounds (110 kg) warhead of the type used in the Mark 81 bomb. Test-firings of AGM-76As were conducted from McDonnell F-4D Phantom II, Republic F-105F Thunderchief, and US Navy Grumman A-6B Intruder aircraft, however the missile was not put into production, the AGM-45 and AGM-78 Standard ARM becoming the standard anti-radiation missiles used by the United States.[1]
Operators
United States: The United States Air Force cancelled the AGM-76 prior to service entry.
References
- ^ Parsch, Andreas (19 January 2008). "Hughes AGM-76 Falcon". Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles. Designation-Systems. Retrieved 2017-11-25.