MIM-14 Nike Hercules vs V-75
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules and the V-75 are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The MIM-14 Nike Hercules has a range of 140 km — 3.1x the V-75's 45 km. The MIM-14 Nike Hercules reaches 4,900 km/h vs 4,100 km/h for the V-75. The MIM-14 Nike Hercules carries a 500 kg warhead vs 200 kg for the V-75. Launch weight is 4,850 kg for the MIM-14 Nike Hercules vs 2,300 kg for the V-75. The MIM-14 Nike Hercules uses Command guidance guidance, while the V-75 relies on Radio control command guidance. The MIM-14 Nike Hercules has been produced in 25,000 units vs 4,600 for the V-75. The V-75 entered service 1 years before the MIM-14 Nike Hercules (1957 vs 1958).
| American surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1958, utilized command guidance to intercept targets. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| Service year | 1958 |
| Number produced | 25,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $3 million |
| Soviet surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1957, utilizes radio control command guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | MKB Fakel |
| Service year | 1957 |
| Number produced | 4,600 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 140.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 4,850 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 500.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 12.53 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 800 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Command guidance |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 45.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.3 ◉ |
| Weight | 2,300 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 200.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 10.60 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 700 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Radio control command guidance |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the MIM-14 Nike Hercules or V-75?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules has a longer range at 140 km compared to the V-75's 45 km.
Which is faster, the MIM-14 Nike Hercules or V-75?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 compared to the V-75's Mach 3.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the MIM-14 Nike Hercules or V-75?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the V-75's 200 kg.
Which is heavier, the MIM-14 Nike Hercules or V-75?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules is heavier at 4,850 kg compared to the V-75's 2,300 kg.
Which is longer, the MIM-14 Nike Hercules or V-75?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules is longer at 12.53 meters compared to the V-75's 10.60 meters.
What guidance systems do the MIM-14 Nike Hercules and V-75 use?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules uses Command guidance guidance while the V-75 uses Radio control command guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the MIM-14 Nike Hercules or V-75?
The V-75 entered service first in 1957, 1 years before the MIM-14 Nike Hercules which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MIM-14 Nike Hercules or V-75?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 4,600 units of the V-75.