Sandy Hook in Middletown Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Nike-Hercules

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 15, 2022

1. Nike-Hercules Marker

Inscription.
History
The Nike-Hercules surface-to-air guided missile was the second generation air defense missile developed in the mid-1950's and initially deployed in 1958. It possessed a nuclear capability and was vastly superior to its predecessor, the Nike-Ajax. Capable of destroying high-flying, supersonic formations of enemy aircraft the Nike-Hercules was deployed throughout the continental United States and in overseas areas.

Description
Length - 41 feet
Weight - 10,000 pounds
Warhead - Nuclear or conventional
Propulsion system - Two stage
Range - More than 75 nautical miles
Altitude - In excess of 150,000 feet
Speed - Supersonic
Four solid propellant booster motors
Solid-propellant on-board rocket motor

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Cold. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.

Location. 40° 27.345′ N, 74° 0.231′ W. Marker is in Middletown Township, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It is in Sandy Hook. Marker is at the intersection of Hartshorne Drive and Magruder Road, on the left when traveling south on Hartshorne Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 Hartshorne Dr, Highlands NJ 07732, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. Nike-Ajax (here, next to this marker); Nike Ajax Explosion Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Guardian Park Picnic Area (within shouting distance of this marker); The Guns of Sandy Hook (within shouting distance of this marker); Sandy Hook (within shouting distance of this marker); Discover Sandy Hook (within shouting distance of this marker); Hospital Steward’s Quarters (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Dead House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middletown Township.

Nike-Hercules Display image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 15, 2022

2. Nike-Hercules Display

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.