i bet there is still some secret Nike missiles silos that are still operational that are protecting the coast.(well them may not be technically Nike, but something similar in function)
The last of the Nike (and Bomark) missile bases were shut down in 1974. No one needs (or ever needed) atom bomb tipped rockets to shoot down hoards of Russian bombers that never existed in the first place. Nixon's SALT II treaty made it illegal for the US or USSR to defend cities with fixed anti-missile/aircraft systems. In short, hold each others population centers hostage. Google: MAD
I don't know physical numbers, but Soviet Long Range bombers fixed with Nuclear armaments not excluding long range missiles, were a threat in the 1950's, and we have seen a resurgence of these very aircraft.
@don2578 = Very familiar with the Tu-95. Fine aircraft. But never built in sufficient numbers to justify the trillions spent in deploying Nike/Bomark , as well as the development and construction of the entire "Century Series" of USAF high-altitude interceptors.
There is much more to the story of the Soviet Bomber Threat, and the US response, but note that the US stopped building interceptors, and closed the missile bases, when HQ satellite imagery became available. It's a fascinating story.
@skeilak You seem pretty well read on the subject. Any good reads you recommend? Google / net not always the best credible source.... Thanks for sharing! Feel free to share more, I appreciate the knowledge bombs!
Yes, the Tupolev Tu-95 strategic bomber's NATO reporting name is "Bear".
And yes, its four jet turbine engines turn eight contra-rotating props.
First deployed in 1956, to scare the hell out of America, today they still serve the Russians, in the roles of long-range reconnaissance, maritime patrol, and as a stand-off missile platform.
Much like the American B-52, the Russians seem to have every intention of keeping them in service, for some time to come.
Every one of these batteries should be restored and preserved. The sheer audacity of the Nike program! Nuclear anti-aircraft missiles, right in peoples back yards!
HA! No actual Missile rides!!! I think they said if you are in the open anywhere near the launch, the shockwave would kill you.
don2578 1 year ago
I guess you didn't get to ride as it was launched. ;)
2Kortoso 1 year ago
OK, they are not called "silos". They are "magazines". Slang is "pits". Thank you
zeke1312 2 years ago
i bet there is still some secret Nike missiles silos that are still operational that are protecting the coast.(well them may not be technically Nike, but something similar in function)
GeneralBerger 2 years ago
The last of the Nike (and Bomark) missile bases were shut down in 1974. No one needs (or ever needed) atom bomb tipped rockets to shoot down hoards of Russian bombers that never existed in the first place. Nixon's SALT II treaty made it illegal for the US or USSR to defend cities with fixed anti-missile/aircraft systems. In short, hold each others population centers hostage. Google: MAD
skeilak 2 years ago
I don't know physical numbers, but Soviet Long Range bombers fixed with Nuclear armaments not excluding long range missiles, were a threat in the 1950's, and we have seen a resurgence of these very aircraft.
Google: Tupolev Tu-95
don2578 2 years ago
@don2578 = Very familiar with the Tu-95. Fine aircraft. But never built in sufficient numbers to justify the trillions spent in deploying Nike/Bomark , as well as the development and construction of the entire "Century Series" of USAF high-altitude interceptors.
There is much more to the story of the Soviet Bomber Threat, and the US response, but note that the US stopped building interceptors, and closed the missile bases, when HQ satellite imagery became available. It's a fascinating story.
skeilak 2 years ago
@skeilak You seem pretty well read on the subject. Any good reads you recommend? Google / net not always the best credible source.... Thanks for sharing! Feel free to share more, I appreciate the knowledge bombs!
don2578 1 year ago
@skeilak the Tu-95 wasn't that also know as the `Russian Bear' which had counter-rotating propellers ?
sr71ablackbird 2 months ago
@sr71ablackbird
Yes, the Tupolev Tu-95 strategic bomber's NATO reporting name is "Bear".
And yes, its four jet turbine engines turn eight contra-rotating props.
First deployed in 1956, to scare the hell out of America, today they still serve the Russians, in the roles of long-range reconnaissance, maritime patrol, and as a stand-off missile platform.
Much like the American B-52, the Russians seem to have every intention of keeping them in service, for some time to come.
skeilak 2 months ago
this is neat
slvgdvg 2 years ago
Every one of these batteries should be restored and preserved. The sheer audacity of the Nike program! Nuclear anti-aircraft missiles, right in peoples back yards!
drright71 4 years ago 2
Great idea....But pepole have very short memories.
xxNIKEDAN63bb 4 years ago 2
this was a cool tour, lots of little things like this along the coast
nesbitt615 4 years ago
Gotta love the Nike a blast from the past...I remember them well..
M113MAN 4 years ago