US Army Little John Missile - US Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL
N 34° 42.615 W 086° 39.355
16S E 531508 N 3840964
A Little John Missile on static display outside of the Main Exhibit Building at the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville AL
Waymark Code: WMWXMJ
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 10/26/2017
Views: 1
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 missile was a surface-to-air short range tactical missile developed to replace long-range artillery. It was designed to supplement the capability of its bug 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"
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Little John missile
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): US Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville AL
inside / outside: outside
Access restrictions:
Open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Tail Number: (S/N): Not listed
Other Information:: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)
Tell why you are visiting this waymark along with any other interesting facts or personal experiences about the aircraft not already mentioned.