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

XM-21

Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024

1. XM-21 Marker

Inscription. Mostly engine, this vehicle was used as a target for the Nike and Hawk air defense systems under test at White Sands. The XM-21 was guided by radio remote control and its jet turbo engine propelled it to speeds up to 500 knots. A two-stage parachute was used to bring the craft safely back to the ground. U.S. Army.

Length: 17.5 feet
Wing Span: 11 feet
Weight: 2,3285 pounds
Propellant: Liquid
Ceiling: 40,000 feet
Speed: Mach .8

Erected by White Sands Missile Range Museum.

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

Location. 32° 23.159′ N, 106° 28.738′ 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 is in North

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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: QH-50 DASH (here, next to this marker); Hawk (here, next to this marker); Crossbow (here, next to this marker); Firebee (a few steps from this marker); Little John (a few steps from this marker); PGM-11 Redstone Tactical Version (a few steps from this marker); MQM-42 Redhead/Roadrunner Target Drone (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named PGM-11 Redstone Tactical Version (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.

Regarding XM-21. Apparently there is an error on the actual weight of the vehicle on the marker with an extra number.

Also see . . . Welcome to the White Sands Missile Range Museum.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024

2. XM-21

White Sands Missile Range Museum (Submitted on July 31, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.