Two Projects in the works:

3/4 Scale Nike Hercules

  • Length 30 feet, Diameter 24 inches
  • Two Stage
  • Four 6" 47,0000 NewtonSecond "P" motors in the booster
  • Staging to one 8" 142,000 NewtonSecond "Q" motor in the sustainer
  • As the vehicle hits Mach 0.92 I'll light four 7600 NewtonSecond "M" motors with a 3.2 Second burn time
  • Max Velocity Mach 1.3, Max Altitude 25,000 feet
  • Estimated pad weight 1660 pounds
  • Flies at BALLS 2006 @ Black Rock
  • Project codename: "Strength and Honor"
  • Designer & Builder: Wedge Oldham

100% Full Scale Nike Ajax

  • Length 30 feet
  • Booster Diameter 16 inches, Sustainer Diameter 12"
  • Two Stage
  • Single 8" 142,000 NewtonSecond "Q" motor in the booster
  • Staging to one 6" 47,0000 NewtonSecond "P" motor in the sustainer
  • Booster stage goes above Mach, and sustainer lights while still supersonic
  • Flies at BALLS 2006 @ Black Rock
  • Builder: Jeff Anisette
  • Design: Wedge Oldham


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