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Minuteman II

Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
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Minuteman II
Operational Photo
Minuteman II missile test launch. Photo: U.S. Air ForceCSIS Missile Defense Project
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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