This is a stand for 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 the model and stand and donated them 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: 2 3/4 in. × 5 in. × 5 in. (7 × 12.7 × 12.7cm)
Materials
Aluminum
Wood
Paint
Brass
Felt
Steel
Adhesive
Plastic [Decals]
Inventory Number
A19610064001
Credit Line
Gift of U.S. Army Ordnance Missile Command
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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