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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:missile
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gptkbp:advances
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ongoing
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:U._S._Strategic_Command
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gptkbp:control_system
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Command and control system
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gptkbp:current_status
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operational
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gptkbp:deployed_at
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gptkb:Minot_Air_Force_Base
gptkb:F._E._Warren_Air_Force_Base
gptkb:Malstrom_Air_Force_Base
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:The_Boeing_Company
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gptkbp:developed_by
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:diameter
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1.67 meters
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1963
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gptkbp:first_introduced
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gptkb:1970
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gptkbp:future_plans
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potential replacement with new systems
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gptkbp:global_presence
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part of U. S. nuclear arsenal
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gptkbp:guidance_system
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Inertial navigation system
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gptkbp:has_programs
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gptkb:Minuteman_program
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first ICBM to carry MIRVs
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Minuteman III ICBMs
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gptkbp:is_debated_in
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nuclear disarmament discussions
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gptkbp:is_tested_for
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conducted regularly
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gptkbp:launch_date
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approximately 30 minutes
periodic tests
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gptkbp:launch_platform
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gptkb:Sivir
gptkb:railway_station
underground silos
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gptkbp:length
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18.2 meters
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gptkbp:location
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vertical launch
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
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gptkbp:max_speed
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Mach 23
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gptkbp:number_built
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approximately 450
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gptkbp:operational_range
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global
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gptkbp:operational_use
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:payload_capacity
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up to 3 warheads
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gptkbp:primary_use
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nuclear deterrence
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gptkbp:propulsion
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solid fuel
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gptkbp:public_perception
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controversial due to nuclear capabilities
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gptkbp:range
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gptkb:Vandenberg_Space_Force_Base
over 8,000 miles
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gptkbp:reliability
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high reliability
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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Minuteman IV (planned)
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gptkbp:safety_features
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multiple safety mechanisms
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gptkbp:status
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in service
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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deterrence against nuclear threats
part of the United States nuclear triad
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gptkbp:strategy
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deterrence strategy
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Minuteman_IV
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gptkbp:training
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regular training for personnel
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gptkbp:upgrades
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2000s
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gptkbp:warhead_type
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gptkb:Multiple_independently_targetable_reentry_vehicles_(MIRVs)
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gptkbp:weight
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79,000 pounds
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:United_States_nuclear_triad
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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