AGM-12 Bullpup air-to-ground missile

The AGM-12 Bullpup was the first major U.S. air-to-ground missile, entering service in the late 1950s. There were four main types, with Bullpup A and B being the most widely produced and deployed. The Bullpup served in both the nuclear and conventional roles.

All Bullpups were roll-stabilized and steered by cruciform delta foreplanes. The first Bullpup variants were guided by radio command-to-line-of-sight (CLOS). The missile operator centered the target in his sight, launched the...