 The first powered RASCAL was launched from the test B-50 on 30 September 1952 at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico in the United States

In May 1953, 12 DB-36H "director-bombers" were ordered from Convair.Each bomber would be equipped to carry a single RASCAL missile.The RASCAL occupied both of the B-36's aft bomb bays where it was carried semi-submerged.