Minuteman II
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
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Basic Information
Name
Minuteman II
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
1965
Description
The LGM-30F Minuteman II was an intercontinental-range, silo-based, solid-fueled ballistic missile. It was the second generation of the Minuteman ICBM family, following the Minuteman I.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
12500.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Basing
Silo-based
Range
12,500 km
Payload
Single warhead, Mk 11C RV with penetration aids
Length
18.2 m
Diameter
1.87 m (first stage), 1.31 m (second stage)
LaunchWeight
31,746 kg
Warhead
W-56, 1.2 mT Nuclear
Status
Obsolete
InService
1965-1994
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Intercontinental-Range Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) (More than 5,500 km)
Air > Intercontinental-Range Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) (More than 5,500 km)
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/minuteman-ii/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
18.2 m
Width
1.87 m
Height
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Weight
31746 kg
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