Remote Control for WORLD'S FIRST SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILE ๐โ๏ธ๐ฅ XSAM-A-7 Nike Ajax #military #history
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.






