Skill Level 2 This model of the historic Corporal battlefield Missile is designed for 24mm D & E flights, but can also be flown on selected 18mm motors with an 18mm engine adapter (not included). The real Corporal was the first guided missile put into use by the U. S. Army. Originally designed as a test vehicle to study the problems associated with long range rockets, the Corporal missile was later turned into a tactical battlefield missile capable of carrying either a conventional or nuclear warhead. The first test vehicle was flown in 1947. Full production vehicles made their appearance in the summer of 1952. The basic design saw some modifications until The Corporal was retired in 1964. This missile was propelled by a liquid fuel engine and was guided by radio control. Kit comes with high quality components and well written instructions. Made in the USA |