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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air-to-ground missiles (agm) category.
01 / Overview
Wagtail
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1956–1961
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM) · EARLY COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air-to-ground missiles (agm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Missile TypeShort-range nuclear missile
- DesignerMinneapolis-Honeywell
- Length1.7 m
- Diameter304.8 mm
- In ServiceNo
◈Guidance7MOD.7
▣Propulsion4MOD.4
- Propulsion TypeDual-thrust rocket
- Motor TypeSolid fuel rocket
- Boost StageYes
- Fuel / PropellantSolid fuel
◇Performance2MOD.2
- Flight ProfileTerrain-following
- HypersonicNo
◆Warhead3MOD.3
- Warhead TypeLow-yield nuclear
- Tandem HEAT ChargeNo
- Nuclear-CapableYes
▤Launch Platform5MOD.5
- Launch PlatformB-58 Hustler
- Air-LaunchedYes
- Ground-LaunchedNo
- Naval-LaunchedNo
- Man-PortableNo
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Production Start1,956 year
▲Warhead Detail1MOD.1
- Explosive Filler TypeNuclear
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1956Production started
- 1961Production ended
70
years in service
5
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM) RANKING Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
37AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM)3EARLY COLD WAR · AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM)2184UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS46PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILES (AGM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir-to-Ground Missiles (AGM)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
The initial propulsion phase where a high-thrust motor accelerates the missile to operational velocity.
Fire-and-forget refers to a missile guidance system where the missile guides itself to its target after launch, requiring no further input from the operator.
Guidance system combining inertial navigation (self-contained motion tracking) with GPS (satellite-based positioning) for precise trajectory correction in ballistic missiles.
A guidance method that uses inertial navigation sensors together with satellite‑based GPS signals to determine a missile’s position and steer it toward a target.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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