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AIM-4 Falcon
The Falcon became the USAFs first air-to-air missile.
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Specifications: AIM-4 Falcon

Dimensions:

Length: 6.50ft (1.98m)
Weight: 126lbs (57kg)

Performance:

Speed: 3,000mph (4,828kmh; 2,607kts)
Range: 6miles (10km)

Systems:

Guidance: Semi-Active Radar Homing and Rear-Aspect IR
Warhead: 3.4kg

Propulsion:

System: Solid propellant.

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Designation: AIM-4 Falcon
Classification Type: Air-to-Air Missile
Contractor: Hughes Aircraft - USA
Country of Origin: United States
Initial Year of Service: 1952

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