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Zuni Missile [in front]
Introduced about 1958 and named after the American Indian tribe, the Zuni was an improved version of the HVAR missile, also called the Holy Moses, developed during World War II. The Zuni had a greater velocity than the HVAR, more penetrating power, and a longer range. The Zuni's fins automatically unfolded when the missile left its launcher. Very inexpensive (about $400 each), Zunis served as [sic] both as air-to-surface and air-to-air missiles. The Zuni was phased out beginning in the late 1980's. |