AIR-2 Genie
The Douglas AIR-2 Genie (previous designation MB-1) was an unguided air-to-air rocket with a 1.5 kt W25 nuclear warhead. It was deployed by the United States Air Force (USAF 1957–1985) and Canada (Royal Canadian Air Force 1965–1968, Air Command 1968–1984) during the Cold War. Production ended in 1962 after over 3,000 were made, with some related training and test derivatives being produced later.
| AIR-2 Genie | |
|---|---|
AIR-2A Genie nuclear air-to-air rocket on an MF-9 Transport Trailer at Hill Aerospace Museum | |
| Type | Short-range air-to-air rocket |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1958–1985 |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Douglas Aircraft Company |
| Produced | 1957–1962 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 822 pounds (372.9 kg) |
| Length | 9 feet 8 inches (2.95 m) |
| Diameter | 17.5 in (444.5 mm) |
| Wingspan | 3 ft .4 in (0.9 m) |
| Warhead | 1.5 kT nuclear |
| Engine | Thiokol SR49 |
| Propellant | Solid fuel |
Operational range | 6 miles (9.7 km) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.3 |
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