First Army Pershing Test Vehicle Fired

Army-Martin P ershing solid propellant tactical missile Aew about 20 mi. in its initial
firing from Cape Canaveral, Fla., (A \ V Feb.
29, p. 34). Pershing is lighter aud smaller
than the Redstone it is designed to replace.
Test vehicle shown here is 32-ft. long; final
Pershing configuration will be similar in size
and shape.

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Firing test utiHzcd only first of hvo Persl1ing stages. Missile is undcrgoing avionics
check. Probe during actual launch (fittecl on nose) is angle of attack indicator.