Nike-Ajax
Nike-Ajax Missile
The Nike-Ajax was the first U.S. operational surface-to-air missile. It included a powerful solid-fuel booster and a second (sustainer) stage, which used a liquid-fuel engine. Nike missile batteries were stationed at many U.S. cities and were America’s primary defensive weapon throughout the early Cold War.
Nike-Ajax development began in 1945, and the missile became operational in 1953. Production ceased in 1958 with the transition to the newer, more powerful, all solid-fuel Nike-Hercules missile.
Length:
10.4 m (34 ft 10 in)
Range:
40 km (25 mi)
Thrust:
217,963 N (49,000 lb), booster
11,565 N (2,600 lb), sustainer
Propellants:
solid booster nitric acid and aniline, sustainer
Manufacturer:
Douglas Aircraft Co.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Nike#Nike_Ajax
Nike-Ajax
Nike-Ajax Missile
The Nike-Ajax was the first U.S. operational surface-to-air missile. It included a powerful solid-fuel booster and a second (sustainer) stage, which used a liquid-fuel engine. Nike missile batteries were stationed at many U.S. cities and were America’s primary defensive weapon throughout the early Cold War.
Nike-Ajax development began in 1945, and the missile became operational in 1953. Production ceased in 1958 with the transition to the newer, more powerful, all solid-fuel Nike-Hercules missile.
Length:
10.4 m (34 ft 10 in)
Range:
40 km (25 mi)
Thrust:
217,963 N (49,000 lb), booster
11,565 N (2,600 lb), sustainer
Propellants:
solid booster nitric acid and aniline, sustainer
Manufacturer:
Douglas Aircraft Co.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Nike#Nike_Ajax