Videos tagged with SAM

This video explores the XSAM-A-7 Nike Ajax, the world's first operational surface-to-air missile system, focusing on its analog remote control unit. It details the unit's internal components, including Western Electric inductors and a Holtzer Boston motor, and showcases a historical schematic. The video also highlights a pivotal 1951 intercept where a Nike missile successfully destroyed a target B-17 bomber, marking a significant advancement in guided missile technology.

This video provides a detailed look at the 2K12 Kub (SA-6 Gainful) surface-to-air missile seeker unit, specifically the 1SB4 model. It highlights the mechanical rotation and radar dish elevation capabilities, showcasing the complex engineering of Soviet Cold War-era guidance systems. The demonstration reveals internal circuitry and components, offering insights into the technology used for tracking targets at various altitudes and angles.