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Wagtail

Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · United States · 1956
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Wagtail

Wagtail
Wagtail Photo: Charles J. Sharp · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
30
Lethality
60
Accuracy
45
Guidance Versatility
30
Stand-Off Capability
35
Penetration
20
Counter-Measure Resistance
25
Reliability
50
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin United States
ManufacturerHoneywell
CategoryAir-to-Ground Missiles (AGM)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1956–1961
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
39
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) MASS Rating
3/8
Early Cold War
37/59
All-Time
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · 10 axes scored
Range
30
Lethality
60
Accuracy
45
Guidance Versatility
30
Stand-Off Capability
35
Penetration
20
Counter-Measure Resistance
25
Reliability
50
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air-to-ground missiles (agm) category.
01 / Overview
Wagtail
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)
—
39
air-to-ground missiles (agm) category
ⓘ 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
▣Propulsion4MOD.4
  • Propulsion TypeDual-thrust rocket
  • Motor TypeSolid fuel rocket
  • Boost StageYes
  • Fuel / PropellantSolid fuel
◇Performance2MOD.2
◆Warhead3MOD.3
▤Launch Platform5MOD.5
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Production Start1,956 year
▲Warhead Detail1MOD.1
  • Explosive Filler TypeNuclear
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1956Production started
  2. 1961Production ended
70
years in service
5
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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