Atlantis 1/40 Nike Hercules Missile US Army AMCH18041: 40 Nike Hercules Missile The Nike Hercules was the second "combat ready" land based surface to air missile to be put into operation by the US Army. Designed to replace the already operational Nike Ajax, the Hercules had a greater range and accuracy than its predecessor, but maintained the same electronically controlled guidance system. This very successful control system seeks out the target, then at the same time directs the missile to it. The