Minuteman II

GPTKB entity

Statements (73)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:missile
gptkbp:cold_war_era yes
gptkbp:combat_history gptkb:significant
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Cold_War
gptkbp:control_system computerized
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1993
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:1966
gptkb:1967
gptkb:1973
gptkb:1980
gptkbp:design_features modular
gptkbp:designated_as gptkb:USAF
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:diameter 1.67 meters
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1966
successful
gptkbp:guidance_system inertial guidance
gptkbp:has_ability gptkb:1968
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:Minuteman_program
gptkbp:historical_significance first solid-fueled ICBM
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Minuteman II
gptkbp:international_relations yes
deterrence strategy
primary role
gptkbp:involved_technology missile technology
gptkbp:is_tested_for numerous
gptkbp:launch_date periodic
under 5 minutes
gptkbp:launch_event high
gptkbp:launch_platform gptkb:Sivir
underground
underground control centers
underground silos
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:missile
gptkbp:legacy influential in missile development
gptkbp:length 18.2 meters
gptkbp:location vertical
Midwest USA
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:The_Boeing_Company
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:US_Strategic_Command
gptkbp:nuclear_role strategic deterrence
gptkbp:number_built gptkb:500
approximately 1,000
gptkbp:operational_period 1967-1993
gptkbp:operational_range global
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:Air_Force_Global_Strike_Command
gptkbp:payload_capacity 1.2 megaton
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:solid
solid fuel
gptkbp:range over 10,000 km
13,000 kilometers
13000 kilometers
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Minuteman_III
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1993
gptkbp:retirement gptkb:1993
strategic modernization
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:1993
gptkbp:roll_rate part of
gptkbp:service_branch gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:strategic_defense part of
gptkbp:strategic_importance high
deterrence
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Minuteman_III
Peacekeeper
gptkbp:warhead_type thermonuclear
W62
gptkbp:weight 34,000 pounds
36,000 pounds
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Minuteman_program
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6