Hi Buzz,
I been reading along and it is very intersting. I was allowed in the 70' to see the Aim 9 missile being loaded they are cute little fellows.
They are designed like an arrow. I included a link to a modern Aim 9 2004 model. I thought you might be interested.
Here
There is another little item you might be interested in its for darts and arrows:
Here
God Bless,
"John 5:39 (KJS) Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me."