| Wagtail | |
|---|---|
| Type | Air-to-surface missile |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Used by | United States Air Force |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1956–1961 |
| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Honeywell |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 5.6 feet (1.7 m) |
| Diameter | 12 inches (300 mm) |
| Engine | Dual-thrust rocket Boost phase: 9,900 lbf (44 kN) Terminal phase: 2,500 lbf (11 kN) |
| Propellant | Solid fuel |
Launch platform | B-58 Hustler |
The Wagtail missile, also known as "Wag Tail", was a short-range nuclear missile developed in the late 1950s by Minneapolis-Honeywell under a contract awarded by the United States Air Force. Intended for use as an auxiliary weapon by bomber aircraft, the missile was successfully test fired in 1958, but the program was cancelled in the early 1960s.