Hughes F-98 "Falcon"
     The F-98 Falcon was the initial designation for the unpiloted
 interceptor missile--GAR-1 (Guided Air Rocket). The project under
 the name "Dragonfly" was begun in 1947, but quantity production of
 the missile didn't begin until 1954.
     The GAR-1 was guided by steerable vanes in the exhaust of the
 solid-rocket motor which powered the missile to speeds approaching
 Mach 2. The GAR-1D used radar guidance while the next generation
 missile, GAR-2A used infra-red tracking--it locked on to the target
 aircraft's engine exhaust.
     The GAR-11 series missiles were designed to carry nuclear war-
 heads, the first guided air-to-air missile with atomic capability.
 SPECIFICATIONS (GAR-1D)
 Span: 20 in.
 Length: 6 ft. 6 in.
 Diameter: 6.4 in.
 Weight: 121 lbs.
 Engine: Solid-propellent rocket
 Crew: None
 PERFORMANCE
 Maximum speed: Approximately Mach 2
 Range: Up to 5 miles
 Guidance: Radar reflection from the target aircraft
 (transmitted by the firing aircraft's attack radar).
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