Description
Add a strong piece of Cold War U.S. Army missile history to your collection with this Technical Manual TM 9-1100-251-12. This manual covers the XM74 Nike-Hercules Training Warhead Section and is dated March 1961.
The Nike-Hercules system was a U.S. Army air defense missile system. It was made to defend key areas from enemy aircraft during the Cold War.
Historical Significance
The Nike-Hercules was part of the Army’s guided missile defense program. It followed the earlier Nike-Ajax system and became one of the best-known U.S. air defense missiles of the Cold War.
The XM74 Training Warhead Section was made for training and support use. It helped crews learn how to handle, inspect, and service the warhead section without using a live service warhead.
What This Manual Covers
This is a -12 level manual. That means it was made for operator and organizational maintenance.
It is useful for:
- XM74 training warhead research
- Nike-Hercules missile study
- Cold War missile display work
- Army air defense collections
- training equipment reference
Key Features
- Technical Manual TM 9-1100-251-12
- Covers the XM74 Nike-Hercules Training Warhead Section
- Dated March 1961
- Operator and organizational maintenance subject
- U.S. Army missile training equipment manual
- Strong Cold War air defense reference
- Good fit for Nike missile and guided missile collectors
Why This Manual Matters
The Nike-Hercules system needed trained crews and safe training equipment. The XM74 Training Warhead Section helped support that training.
This manual helps preserve the service record for the training side of the Nike-Hercules missile system. It pairs well with Nike missile displays, Cold War air defense collections, guided missile manuals, and U.S. Army ordnance reference sets.
About This Manual
This listing is for Technical Manual TM 9-1100-251-12, covering the XM74 Nike-Hercules Training Warhead Section, dated March 1961.
This listing is for the manual only unless stated otherwise. No missile, warhead section, launcher, tools, repair parts, case, or extra items are included unless shown or noted.
Ideal For
- Nike-Hercules missile collectors
- Cold War air defense displays
- U.S. Army guided missile manual collectors
- Training warhead reference sets
- Museum and archive libraries
- Collectors completing a Nike missile manual set
Approx length 10", Approx width 8", Approx height .25", Approx weight 1lbs.
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