Nike-Nike


Nike Nike was the designation of a two to four stage American sounding rocket consisting of two Nike stages and optional upper stages. These include the Hercules M5E1, M6, and X-220 solid rocket engines, the Naval Ordnance [Test Station|NOTS] 'HPAG' solid rocket engine, and the Thiokol T-40, T-55, and 1.5KS35000 solid rocket engines. Nike Nike had a payload capacity of 70kg to a 352 km altitude, and was used 19 times between 1956 and 1979.
Specifications:
  • Diameter: 0.42m
  • Height: 11.90m
  • Span: 1.80m
  • Gross mass: 1,392kg
  • Thrust: 217 kN