Minuteman I
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
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Basic Information
Name
Minuteman I
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
1962
Description
The LGM-30 A/B Minuteman I was an intercontinental-range, silo-based ballistic missile, and the first solid-fueled ICBM design developed by the United States and the forerunner of the Minuteman II and Minuteman III missiles.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
10000.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Basing
Silo-based
Range
10,000 km
Payload
Single warhead, Mk 11 RV
Length
16.45 m
Diameter
1.88 m
LaunchWeight
29,500 kg
Warhead
W-59, 1 mT nuclear
Status
Obsolete
InService
1962-1969
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-i/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
16.45 m
Width
1.88 m
Height
—
Weight
29500 kg
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