Model, Missile, Nike Hercules

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Unknown

Summary

This is a model of unknown scale 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 model's manufacturer is unknown. John and Cynthia Heyde donated it to the musem.

Credit Line

Gift of John H. and Cynthia S. Heyde

Inventory Number

A19981651000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Plastic

Paint

Adhesive

Dimensions

Overall: 38.1 x 10.16cm (1ft 3in. x 4in.)

Other (base): 7.62 x 35.56cm (3in. x 1ft 2in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv975a6ec32-8e49-46a1-a836-7671fdb6ccba

Record ID

nasm_A19981651000