Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:missile
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| gptkbp:advances |
ongoing modernization efforts
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
U. S. nuclear strategy
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| gptkbp:control_system |
command and control system
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| gptkbp:debut |
gptkb:1968
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| gptkbp:deployment |
Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming
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| gptkbp:designed_for |
deterrence
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| gptkbp:developed_by |
gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
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| gptkbp:diameter |
1.67 meters
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| gptkbp:first_flight |
Minuteman III test flight conducted in 2021
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| gptkbp:first_introduced |
gptkb:1970
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| gptkbp:future_plans |
plans for continued service until replacement
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| gptkbp:guidance_system |
inertial guidance system
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| gptkbp:has_programs |
gptkb:Minuteman_program
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
significant during Cold War
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| gptkbp:historical_tests |
numerous historical tests conducted
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Minuteman III missiles
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| gptkbp:infrastructure |
requires extensive support infrastructure
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| gptkbp:is_capable_of |
multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs)
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| gptkbp:is_tested_for |
conducted regularly
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| gptkbp:launch_date |
approximately 30 minutes
periodic test launches |
| gptkbp:launch_platform |
gptkb:Sivir
gptkb:railway_station controlled from secure facilities |
| gptkbp:length |
18.2 meters
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| gptkbp:location |
hardened silo
strategically located across the U. S. |
| gptkbp:max_speed |
Mach 23
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| gptkbp:operational_status |
active
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| gptkbp:operational_use |
gptkb:U._S._Strategic_Command
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| gptkbp:part_of |
United States nuclear arsenal
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| gptkbp:price |
estimated at $7 million
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| gptkbp:propulsion |
solid propellant
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
controversial due to nuclear implications
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| gptkbp:range |
over 8,000 miles
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| gptkbp:reliability |
high reliability rating
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| gptkbp:replaced_by |
future missile systems
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| gptkbp:retirement_year |
planned for 2030s
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| gptkbp:roll_rate |
part of the nuclear triad
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| gptkbp:safety_features |
multiple safety mechanisms
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| gptkbp:service |
approximately 400
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| gptkbp:service_branch |
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
nuclear deterrence
critical for national security |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Minuteman_IV
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| gptkbp:training |
involved in military training exercises
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| gptkbp:treaty |
subject to arms control treaties
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| gptkbp:warhead_type |
gptkb:steel
up to 3 per missile |
| gptkbp:weight |
79,000 pounds
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Minot_Air_Force_Base
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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