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

SS-11

Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024

1. SS-11 Marker

Inscription. A French anti-tank missile which was used by the U.S. to train gunners for anti-tank operations. This wire-guided missile was designed to be man handled and could be fired from the ground, a vehicle or helicopter. U.S. Army.

Length: 3.5 feet
Diameter: 6 inches
Weight: 69 pounds
Propellant: Solid
Range: 2.2 miles
First Fired: 1960

Erected by White Sands Missile Range Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.

Location. 32° 23.165′ N, 106° 28.72′ 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 America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds

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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: MGM-18 Lacrosse (here, next to this marker); Balloon Launched Decelerator Test Vehicle (a few steps from this marker); Mace (a few steps from this marker); Sidewinder (a few steps from this marker); Little John (a few steps from this marker); Athena (a few steps from this marker); MGM-5 Corporal Missile (a few steps from this marker); Nike Hercules (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 . . .
1. Welcome to the White Sands Missile Range Museum. White Sands Missile Range Museum (Submitted on August 2, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

2. SS.11 missile. Wikipedia (Submitted on August 3, 2024.)

The SS-11 missile and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024

2. The SS-11 missile and Marker

Closeup of the SS-11 missile image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024

3. Closeup of the SS-11 missile

SS-11 missile image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - U.S. Army Missile Command (MICOM), circa 1959

4. SS-11 missile

SS.11 Anti Tank Missile being jointly tested by ARGMA and Army Aviation Command at the Redstone testing grounds

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 3, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.