A must-have for writers, editors, and researchers who write about American missiles. Those who just enjoy reading about American missiles will find it informative and enjoyable to read as well.

Air Power History

The book does its job well ... It is a must-have for writers, editors and researchers who write about American missiles. Those who just enjoy reading about American missiles will find it informative and enjoyable to read as well.

Air Power History - The Air Force Historical Foundation

American Missiles is a all-in-one guide to an important subject and is presented in a logical manner.

Air Classics

This book serves two functions. It will, as intended, be very useful for anyone attempting to identify American missiles. It also provides an interesting overview of the development of American missiles over the last half-century and the numerous dead-ends and failed projects that fell along the way.

History of War

A sound source of factual information.

Spaceflight

This book will probably become the definitive work on the subject for the period covered and provides fast access to facts on the range of US missiles produced since 1962.

Firetrench Reviews

I found the title to be very informative. The book is a great primer on US Missiles and well worth it just for the detailed introduction and the information on naming and designations. I have enjoyed reading this title and recommend it as a general reference on US Missiles.

Hyperscale

The Complete Smithsonian Field Guide American Missiles by Brian D. Nicklas is the first book that covers all American missiles in the modern U.S. military designation system from the MGM-1 (Matador) to the present RIM-174 ERAM. All previous U.S. missile directories have only been snapshots of what missiles were active at the time. This meticulously-written, beautifully illustrated and invaluable work has been a labor of love for Nicklas, a Museum Specialist with the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution for 22 years with the Archives Division. In addition, the book contains a very useful Bibliography, including historical works, including several that cover the historical foundations of missiles, plus a list of missiles with modern designations within the Museum’s collections.

Frank H. Winter, Retired Curator of Rocketry, National Air and Space Museum.