Nike Ajax Missile

The display reads:

 

NIKE AJAX

 

The Nike Ajax was deployed in 1954 and was the world's first operational, guided, surface-to-air missile system. The Nike Ajax, named after the Greek Goddess of Victory, was capable of combating high-speed, high-flying aircraft.

 

Length: 34.5 ft.

Weight: 2,455 lbs.

Fuel: Nitric Acid and JP-4 jet fuel

Speed: Mach 2.3

Range: 25 Miles

 

Taken May 28th, 2011.

 

Note: This system is now located in ADA Park.

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