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itself with technical challenges involved in the missile's development. Accordingly, the program was extended, with some of the Army's requirements being relaxed; however, in
September 1958 the program was determined to be too far behind schedule and too far over budget to be successful, and the contract for the Dart was cancelled. The Army adopted the SS.10, designated MGM-21, and the
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missile being developed in France. After evaluating the SS.10 in 1952–53, the Army issued a contract for the full development of the
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480:The Handbook of Rockets and Guided Missiles
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127:Dual-thrust solid-fuel rocket
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90:5 ft (150 cm)
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