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MGM-52 Lance tactical missile

Country of Origin: USA

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Lance was U.S.-built short-range dual-capable (i.e., nuclear or conventional warhead) tactical missile system once deployed at the corps level by the U.S. Army.

The missile has a conical nose, cylindrical body narrowing at the nozzle and four delta-shaped fins with trailing edges twisted to impart spin.

The weapon was developed during the 1960s and fielded by the U.S. Army from 1972 to 1992, mainly in Western Europe. Lance missiles were sold for use by other members of the North...

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