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The Nike Hercules (initially designated SAM-A-25 and later MIM-14) was a solid fuel propelled two-stage surface-to-air missile used by U.S. and NATO armed forces for medium- and high-altitude long-range air defense. It was normally armed with the W31 nuclear warhead but could also be fitted with a conventional warhead for export use. Its warhead also allowed it to be used in a surface-to-surface role and the system also demonstrated its ability to hit other short-range missiles in flight.
