Nike Hercules
Nike Hercules is the designation of an American air defense rocket. The first start of the Nike Hercules took place on 13 January 1955
technical data
- length: 8,18 m (of it booster rocket) 4,34 m
- diameter 0,53 m diameter booster rocket 0,80 m (31,5 in)
- weight; 2505 kg (5530 lb); booster: 2345 kg (5180 lb)
- ceiling: 45700 m (150000 ft)
- range: 140 km (88 miles)