Folding-Fin Aerial Rocket

The Mk 4 Folding-Fin Aerial Rocket (FFAR), also known as "Mighty Mouse", is an unguided rocket used by United States military aircraft. It was 2.75 inches (70 mm) in diameter. Designed as an air-to-air weapon for interceptor aircraft to shoot down enemy bombers, it primarily saw service as an air-to-surface weapon. The FFAR has been developed into the modern Hydra 70 series, which is still in service.

For earlier rockets with the same acronym, see 3.5-Inch Forward Firing Aircraft Rocket and 5-Inch Forward Firing Aircraft Rocket.
Folding-Fin Aerial Rocket / Mighty Mouse
A Mighty Mouse rocket at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia
TypeAir-to-air rocket, air-to-surface rocket
Place of originUnited States
Service history
Used byUnited States military
Specifications
Diameter2.75 inches (70 mm)
Warheadvarious
EngineSolid-fuel rocket
Guidance
system
None
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