Model, Missile, Nike Hercules, 1:24

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Object Details

Manufacturer

U.S. Army Ballistic Missile Agency, Redstone Arsenal

Summary

This is a 1:24 scale model of the Nike-Hercules, a U.S. Army ground-launched anti-aircraft missile. It had a solid-fuel motor, a maximum speed of Mach 3.65, a range of over 87 miles, a ceiling of 150,000 feet, and either a conventional or nuclear warhead. The missile was deployed with the U.S. Army from 1958-1974. The U.S. Army Ballistic Missile Agency built this model and donated it to NASM in 1961.

Credit Line

Gift of U.S. Army Ordnance Missile Command

Inventory Number

A19610064000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Aluminum

Wood

Paint

Brass

Steel

Adhesive

Plastic [Decals]

Dimensions

Overall: 17 7/8 in. × 3 in. × 3 in. (45.4 × 7.6 × 7.6cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9e94fea3b-24a5-4109-86a0-76c9f27675a2

Record ID

nasm_A19610064000