Fort Sill in Comanche County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

U.S. PGM-11 Redstone Missile

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

1. U.S. PGM-11 Redstone Missile Marker

Inscription. The Redstone was America's first large ballistic missile during the Cold War. Introduced in 1958, the Programmed Guided Missile-11 Redstone was the American version of the famous German V-2 Rocket used in World War II. In the early 1950s, the U.S. Army was seeking a ballistic missile that could outrange conventional artillery. Named for Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, where it was developed, the Redstone was designed by a team of German rocket engineers. Development of the Redstone began in 1951 with the first test missile being launched in August 1953. While testing the Redstone, it proved to be reliable and accurate with 35 of the 38 missiles hitting the target. Production began of the new missile by Chrysler and their first missile flew July 1956. Redstone entered service in June 1958 and was the first missile to carry a live nuclear warhead, which detonated in a test over the Pacific Ocean in 1958. A modified Redstone was used to carry the first American astronaut, Alan Shepard, Jr., into space on May 5, 1961. The Redstone was gradually replaced by the Pershing missile with the process being completed by late 1964.

Diameter

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- 5.83 ft. - 1.8 m
Length - 64 ft. 4 in. - 21.1 mm
Weight - 61,300 lb. - 27,800 kg
Range - 57 to 201 miles - 92 to 323 km
Warhead - 500 kT Nuclear
CCN# 117321

Erected by U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum. (Marker Number 054.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Cold. A significant historical date for this entry is May 5, 1961.

Location. 34° 39.932′ N, 98° 23.041′ W. Marker is in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, in Comanche County. It is at the intersection of Corral Road and Randolph Road, on the right when traveling east on Corral Road. The marker is located east of the U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum in Missile Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Sill OK 73503, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Kiowa Tribe,

in the Comanche Nation,

and in Southwest Oklahoma.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

The U.S. PGM-11 Redstone Missile and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

2. The U.S. PGM-11 Redstone Missile and Marker

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: German K-18 15cm Cannon (a few steps from this marker); U.S. MGM-31A Pershing I (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. M2 Corporal Missile (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. M119 105mm Light Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. M65 280mm Gun, "Atomic Annie" (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. M249 & M250 4x4 Heavy Gun-Lifting Trucks (within shouting distance of this marker); 280mm Heavy Motorized Gun M65 (within shouting distance of this marker); German 100mm Field Gun, Model 1904 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Sill.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Proud American (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. The marker and museum are located on Fort Sill, an active military installation. The museum is open to the public, but appropriate photo identification is required for access to the

The view of the U.S. PGM-11 Redstone Missile image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

3. The view of the U.S. PGM-11 Redstone Missile

post.

Also see . . . U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum. (Submitted on September 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 795 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 23, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.