US Army Little John Missile and Launcher -- US Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville AL
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A Little John Missile on static display outside of the Main Exhibit Building at the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville AL
Waymark Code: WMWXMH
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 10/26/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member WanderingAus
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There are dozens of rockets, missiles, missile launchers, and other aircraft on static display outside of the Main Exhibit Building at the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL.

The waymarked Little John Missile is located near the Space Shot ride.

An interpretive sign reads as follows:

"US ARMY LITTLE JOHN

The Little John was a surface-to-air short range tactical missile developed to replace long-range artillery. It was designed to supplement the capability of its big brother, Honest John.

The Little John is no longer in the Army’s inventory

Length: 14.5 ft

Diameter: 12.5in

Span: 2.75ft

Weight: 800lbs

Propellant: Solid

Contractors: Douglas Aircraft"
Location restrictions:
Open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.


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