White Sands in Doña Ana County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

US Navy Standard Missile 2 Block II

Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024

1. US Navy Standard Missile 2 Block II Marker

Inscription. Standard Missile 2 (SM-2) Block II was an evolution of the US Navy's proven Standard Missile 1. SM-2 is a semi-active homing, all electric, super-sonic, surfacetoair guided missile. It incorporated midcourse guidance, communication links, and improved terminal homing and provided defense of the fleet from a wide variety of enemy threats. The 3000 pound, 27 foot SM-2 used a Thiokol booster to significantly increase its speed, altitude and range.

Erected by White Sands Missile Range Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space.

Location. 32° 23.167′ N, 106° 28.698′ W. Marker is in White Sands, New Mexico, in Doña Ana County. It is on Wsmr P Rt 1 (New Mexico Route 213) 4 miles south of U.S. 70. The marker and various missiles are located on the grounds of the White Sands Missile Range Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: White Sands Missile Range NM 88002, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Rio Grande Valley.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it

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is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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

the Gadsden Purchase,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: MK 39 5-inch Gun (a few steps from this marker); MK 5 Guided Missile Launcher (a few steps from this marker); HIBEX (a few steps from this marker); Pershing (a few steps from this marker); Athena (a few steps from this marker); GAR-1 Falcon (a few steps from this marker); TOW Missile (a few steps from this marker); Loki-Dart (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White Sands.

More about this marker. The marker and museum are located on the White Sands Missile Range, an active U.S. military installation. The museum is open to the public, but appropriate identification is required for access.

Also see . . . Welcome to the White Sands Missile Range Museum. White Sands Missile Range Museum (Submitted on July 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The US Navy Standard Missile 2 Block II and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024

2. The US Navy Standard Missile 2 Block II and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.