Missiles
   
 
  • Nike Hercules               Working Crew:   Rick & Nick
     

Technical Specification:

Length:     41 ft. with booster

Diameter:    31.5 inches

Wingspan:    6 ft. 2 in.

Weight: 10,710 pounds with booster

Booster Fuel:    Solid propellant

Sustainer Motor:    Solid propellant

Range: 75 - 100 miles

Speed: Mach 3.65 (2707 mph)

Maximum Altitude: 100,000 ft.

   Visit this link for infromation on the Hercuiles: http://www.smecc.org/nike_sites1.htm

 
       
         
         
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