SM-65 Atlas
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
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Basic Information
Name
SM-65 Atlas
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
1959
Description
The SM-65 Atlas was an intercontinental, ground-launched, liquid-fueled, ballistic missile. It was the first ICBM developed and deployed by the United States.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
14000.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Basing
Ground-based
Range
14,000 km
Payload
Single warhead, Mk 3/4 RV
Length
22.11 m
Diameter
3.05 m
LaunchWeight
120,200 kg
Warhead
W-49, 1.5 mT Nuclear
Status
Obsolete
InService
1959-1965
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/atlas/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
22.11 m
Width
3.05 m
Height
—
Weight
120200 kg
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