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MIM-14 Nike Hercules vs RIM-66 Standard

MIM-14 Nike Hercules vs RIM-66 Standard at a glance — range 140 vs 74 km, speed 4,900 vs 4,290 km/h, warhead 500 vs 62 kg, launch weight 4,850 vs 608 kg.

Specifications
MIM-14 Nike Hercules RIM-66 Standard
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Radar-guided surface-to-air missile Radar-guided surface-to-air missile
Manufacturer Bell Raytheon / Hughes
Service year 1958 1967
Number produced 25,000 units 5,000 units
Estimated unit price $3 million $2.4 million
Range 140.0 km 74.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 4.0 Mach 3.5
Weight 4,850 kg 608 kg
Warhead 500.0 kg 62.0 kg
Length 12.53 m 4.72 m
Diameter 800 mm 343 mm
Guidance Command guidance Active terminal guidance
Warhead type High Explosive High Explosive
Scale Comparison
MIM-14 NIKE HERCULES 12.53 m RIM-66 STANDARD 4.72 m 1.75 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the MIM-14 Nike Hercules or RIM-66 Standard?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules has a longer range at 140 km compared to the RIM-66 Standard's 74 km.
Which is faster, the MIM-14 Nike Hercules or RIM-66 Standard?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 compared to the RIM-66 Standard's Mach 3.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the MIM-14 Nike Hercules or RIM-66 Standard?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the RIM-66 Standard's 62 kg.
Which is heavier, the MIM-14 Nike Hercules or RIM-66 Standard?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules is heavier at 4,850 kg compared to the RIM-66 Standard's 608 kg.
Which is longer, the MIM-14 Nike Hercules or RIM-66 Standard?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules is longer at 12.53 meters compared to the RIM-66 Standard's 4.72 meters.
What guidance systems do the MIM-14 Nike Hercules and RIM-66 Standard use?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules uses Command guidance guidance while the RIM-66 Standard uses Active terminal guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the MIM-14 Nike Hercules or RIM-66 Standard?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules entered service first in 1958, 9 years before the RIM-66 Standard which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MIM-14 Nike Hercules or RIM-66 Standard?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 5,000 units of the RIM-66 Standard.