00011 NIKE HERCULES missile (Classics Limited Edition) 
 
 
 
 

In january 1958, the ground-to-air guided missile Nike Hercules went into operational use with the US Army. 
Its excellent performances proved that the threat posed by high-flying bombers could now effectively be countered with defensive systems. 
Max speed: Mach 3,65. Between 1957 and 1978 more than 25.550 guided missiles of the Hercules type were built.

Model-details:
- Detailed rocket body with boosters
- Separate stabilisator fins
- Detailed launch platform
- Control equipment
- Movable launcher
- 3 ground crew figures
- Colourful decals for a US Army version

Colors: 90 301 361

 
 
 
 
Model details 
 
 
Scale
 
1:40
 
 
Release date
 
04/2009
 
 
No. of parts
 
75
 
 
Length
 
310 mm
 
 
Skill Level
 
4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Original details 
 
 
Type description
 
Rocket
 
 
Year/Period
 
1958
 
 
Origin
 
USA
 
 
Speed
 
3927 km/h