Cigar-shaped, canard type airframe tapering at both ends, with two rear high-wings, small control surfaces near middle of nose, and twin vertical tail fins. Plexiglas covered vertical slot in nose for TV target-seeking camera. Airframe of wood. Overall, painted yellow with black numerical designation on side of top vertical stabilizer.
Contains partial guidance system and complete propulsion components. Propulsion includies rocket engine and propellant tank. Guidance system includes a standard aircraft auto pilot but no TV or radar. Also includes a workable clockwork time delay switch apparently for releasing missile from aircraft.
Standard, double-throated vacuum venturi mounted on side of fuselage. Approximately 10 7/8 inches long by 5 5/32 by 3 ¼ inches. This venturi used to create a vacuum for the operation of flight instruments. Manufacturer's label on this venturi unreadable as it is painted over in yellow to confirm to rest of missile, but may be the identical model, AN5807-1 (former Army type B-4), depicted and described in Index of Army Aeronautical Equipment, Vol. 6 - Instruments, compiled and published by authority of Commanding General, Army Air Forces Materiel Command, Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio, Air Publication 2599F, pp. 163-165.
Separate carbon dioxide cylinder mounted in tail, purpose unknown, steel, with fire extinguisher valve, Airplane Seat Type, Walter Kidde & Company, Belleville, New Jersey, Model 36-1; length, 17.5 inches; diameter, 5 inches. See also Marks.