Athens in Limestone County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Night Chaparral
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, October 9, 2022
1. Night Chaparral Marker
Inscription.
Night Chaparral. . The MIM-72 Chaparral is a ground launched air-to-air missile. Development of the "Night Chaparral" began in 1963 with the short-term replacement of the MIM-64 Mauler, a quick-reaction semi-active radar homing missile system. Designation aptly described the mission and deployment concept as a large number of fire units would be deployed along with each forward division, creating a dense, almost impenetrable concentration of air defense. The range of these missiles reached up to 30,000 feet. , The Chaparral system contained three major components: a tracked vehicle, a mount launcher, and heat-seeking Sidewinder 1C missiles. Beginning in 1990, the Army began to retire the MIM-72 from regular units. By 1998 the Chaparral was no longer in service with the U.S. Army.
The MIM-72 Chaparral is a ground launched air-to-air missile. Development of the "Night Chaparral" began in 1963 with the short-term replacement of the MIM-64 Mauler, a quick-reaction semi-active radar homing missile system. Designation aptly described the mission and deployment concept as a large number of fire units would be deployed along with each forward division, creating a dense, almost impenetrable concentration of air defense. The range of these missiles reached up to 30,000 feet.
The Chaparral system contained three major components: a tracked vehicle, a mount launcher, and heat-seeking Sidewinder 1C missiles. Beginning in 1990, the Army began to retire the MIM-72 from regular units. By 1998 the Chaparral was no longer in service with the U.S. Army.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 34° 48.429′ N, 86° 58.222′ W. Marker is in Athens, Alabama, in Limestone County. Marker can be reached from Pryor Street West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 Pryor St W, Athens AL 35611, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, October 9, 2022
2. Night Chaparral Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
