How many missiles per Nike site?
From: Doug Lupo (doug@bangate.compaq.com) … how come only six rockets, i would have thought that for the money that was being spent on the site and maintance and man power , when push came to shove, I would want a lot more than 6 lousey rocks to throw at the bear. thanks doug lupo, houston , tx (doug@bangate.compaq.com) Answer from Bud Halsey Ed and Doug… As usual, there is no quick and easy answer to your question about the number of missiles normally stored, ready for action, in each “pit” at a Nike Ajax or a Nike Hercules missile site. There are several variables that affect the answer. First, we have to consider the physical type or capacity of the magazine (“pit”), whether the missile is Ajax or Hercules, and your definition of “ready for action”. In the Nike Ajax pits, some missiles could be stored without their tail fins [they could be attached quickly]. Some were stored with their tail fins attached. With this as a disclaimer, let’s look at the answer to your questions: Typ
