Nike Ajax 
Arming 
Mechanisms 
(2) 
Tunnel 
No. 4 w 
Handllng 
Loops 
Nose Warhead 
Center Warhead 
Aft Warhead 
The Nike Ajax had warheads 
in its nose, 
center, 
and tail sections. 
After 
the missile 
closed 
to within 
a specified 
distance 
of its target, 
it was 
detonated 
by remote 
control. 
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