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AIM-26

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The AIM-26 (Nuclear Falcon) is an American short range air-to-air missile which first entered service in 1960, and was the first guided air-to-air missile to carry a nuclear warhead. The AIM-26 uses a Hughes semi-active radar homing guidance system. The AIM-26 has a maximum range of 9600 metres and flies at a speed of Mach 2, and is armed with a nuclear warhead. The AIM-26 is 2.07 metres long and weighs 118.8 kg.
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