Videos tagged with Surface-to-Air Missile

This video from Ordnance explores historical missile systems, specifically the Nike Ajax and Nike Hercules surface-to-air missiles, along with the SRAM (Short-Range Attack Missile). The content highlights a museum auction acquisition in Oroville, California, detailing the physical characteristics and historical roles of these significant military assets. The speaker's high authority and enthusiastic, educational tone provide deep insights into missile development and military surplus.

This entry details the handling of a rare XSAM-A-7 Nike Ajax remote control unit, emphasizing careful preservation and examination of its vintage components. It also provides historical context on the Nike Ajax's role as the world's first operational surface-to-air missile system, highlighting its successful intercept capabilities demonstrated in 1951. The information is presented with an informative and reverent tone, reflecting high authority on military history.

This entry details the alarming confirmed reports of Iranian-made MANPADS (Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems) crossing into the United States, as discussed by Shawn Ryan. The information, shared with the Secret Service and the Trump administration, highlights a significant national security threat. While the missiles themselves were not recovered, law enforcement actions led to the apprehension of couriers and the identification of a safehouse, confirming the presence of these weapons within the US.

This entry details a pilot's harrowing experience of evading a surface-to-air missile. It highlights the automatic deployment of flares in response to a heat-seeker, contrasting real-world evasion with cinematic portrayals. The pilot describes tactical maneuvers, including dropping into terrain for cover and a high-speed, vertical landing at an embassy, all while the occupants remained unaware of the near-disaster.

This video provides a silent, expert demonstration of the 1SB4 seeker unit for the Soviet 2K12 Kub (SA-6 Gainful) surface-to-air missile system. It highlights the unit's 360-degree rotational capability and the elevation/tilt mechanism of its radar dish, showcasing the complex engineering of Cold War-era Soviet missile guidance technology. The internal circuitry and mechanical components are visible, offering insight into its operational mechanics.

This video documents the extensive restoration of an XM501 Hawk Missile Carrier, a Cold War-era surface-to-air missile vehicle. The restoration took 2,700 hours at the Ordnance.com facility before the vehicle was transported to its new home at the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Wyoming. The "before and after" format highlights the transformation of this significant military hardware.