Matador Ground-Launched Cruise Missile (GLCM)

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Matador GLCM

The Matador Ground-Launched Cruise Missile (GLCM) was developed starting in 1947 and was the first missile ever deployed by the U.S. Air Force. The first launch took place on 19 January 1949 at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.

 

 

 
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