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I don't know if I would say it was not that useful. Many operators other than USAF would disagree.Pretty airplane! But not that useful. Note that the one in the foreground does not have the "Obsolete" designation in its serial number but the others do.
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Yeah, it proved to be excellent at lawn dartsI don't know if I would say it was not that useful. Many operators other than USAF would disagree.
I've flown that one a few times. We had it in my Guard Squadron.
FYI that is a 12' long missile, 36" wingspan and 500lbs of hate. Worked really well.
I believe it was a one-offDon't think I've ever seen a Sparrow on a whirrly bird.
And the "warhead" that impacted the satellite actually was developed as an anti-tank weapon.As Paul Harvey said, "Here's the rest of the story!"