As I recall, Nike-Ajax used IRFNA and JP-4. I was an IFC (Fire
Control) tech, so I didn't spend much time in the launching area,
although I was there for a few SNAP firings of both Ajax and Hercules:
http://www.chevyasylum.com/earlydaze/03-greece/02-firing/02-firing.html
The Ajax was pretty kool, but the Hercules was mind-boggling. It
used 4 solid fuel Ajax boosters and broke Mach 1 before it cleared
the launching rails. If ya blinked, ya missed the launch.
Ray
At 12:38 PM 10/24/2005, Albaugh, Neil wrote:
>Bryan;
>
>The Nike system was the first air- defense missile that the US had. It
>was designed soon after WW II so much of the technology was based on
>German rocket research. At least they didn't use LOX & alcohol like the
>V2. If those propellants didn't ignite at launch command they formed
>very explosive ice pellets.
>
>Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
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