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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.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type MODELS-Missiles & Rockets Manufacturer U.S. Army Ballistic Missile Agency, Redstone Arsenal
 Dimensions Overall: 17 7/8 in. × 3 in. × 3 in. (45.4 × 7.6 × 7.6cm)
 Materials Aluminum
Wood
Paint
Brass
Steel
Adhesive
Plastic [Decals]
 Inventory Number A19610064000 Credit Line Gift of U.S. Army Ordnance Missile Command Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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