Minuteman IV missile

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:U.S._Strategic_Command
gptkbp:collaboratedWith defense contractors
gptkbp:compatibleWith ground support systems
gptkbp:controls secure communication systems
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Boeing
gptkbp:designedFor nuclear deterrence
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:developer ongoing development process
gptkbp:diameter approximately 1.83 meters
gptkbp:energyEfficiency strategic nuclear capability
gptkbp:environmentalImpact assessed for environmental compliance
gptkbp:firstFlight expected in 2027
gptkbp:futurePlans planned upgrades for technology
expected to remain in service for decades
gptkbp:gameFeatures solid propellant
gptkbp:hasArea gptkb:Vandenberg_Space_Force_Base
conducted regularly
gptkbp:hasLocation gptkb:Midwest_United_States
gptkbp:historicalSignificance part_of_Cold_War_deterrence_strategy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Minuteman IV missile
gptkbp:internationalCooperation complies with arms control treaties
gptkbp:launchDate minutes from alert
gptkbp:launched periodic tests
underground silos
gptkbp:launchSite silo-based
gptkbp:length approximately 18.2 meters
gptkbp:offers estimated billions for development
gptkbp:operationalRange global
gptkbp:operationalStatus expected 2030
Missile_Wings
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:U.S._nuclear_triad
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
gptkbp:products Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program
gptkbp:provides inertial navigation system
gptkbp:publicPerception controversial due to nuclear armament
gptkbp:range over 6,000 miles
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:replacedBy older missile systems
gptkbp:safetyFeatures enhanced safety features
gptkbp:status in development
gptkbp:strategicGoals deterrence against nuclear threats
critical_to_U.S._defense_strategy
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Minuteman_III_missile
gptkbp:suitableFor multiple warheads
gptkbp:training extensive training for personnel
gptkbp:type thermonuclear warhead
gptkbp:weight approximately 79,000 pounds