Minuteman missile

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:affiliatedWith gptkb:Minuteman_program
gptkbp:controls digital control system
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:diameter 1.67 meters
gptkbp:energyEfficiency part_of_the_United_States_nuclear_triad
gptkbp:firstDeployment 1962
gptkbp:firstFlight 1961
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod high
gptkbp:futurePlans potential replacement systems
gptkbp:gameFeatures solid propellant
gptkbp:hasArea gptkb:Vandenberg_Space_Force_Base
frequent
gptkbp:historicalContext developed_during_the_Cold_War
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Cold War deterrent
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Minuteman missile
gptkbp:internationalStudents strategic weapon
gptkbp:isOftenAccompaniedBy up to 3 warheads
gptkbp:launchDate less than 30 minutes
gptkbp:launched periodic tests
underground facility
strict launch protocols
remote launch control capabilities
gptkbp:launchSite silo
gptkbp:length 18.2 meters
gptkbp:militaryRank gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades over the years
gptkbp:notable_player strategic deterrence strategy
gptkbp:numberBuilt over 1,000
gptkbp:operationalRange suborbital
gptkbp:operationalStatus gptkb:United_States_Strategic_Command
fully operational
gptkbp:politicalRole nuclear policy discussions
gptkbp:productionCompany 1950s to 1960s
gptkbp:provides inertial guidance system
gptkbp:publicPerception controversial weapon
gptkbp:range 13,000 kilometers
gptkbp:relatedModel Minuteman III
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:retirementYear ongoing
ongoing modernization efforts
gptkbp:safetyFeatures multiple safety mechanisms
gptkbp:services 1962
approximately 400
gptkbp:status active
gptkbp:strategicGoals deterrence
critical to national security
gptkbp:successor Minuteman III
gptkbp:targets advanced targeting system
gptkbp:technology missile technology
gptkbp:training extensive crew training
gptkbp:type thermonuclear warhead
gptkbp:typeOf hardened silos
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:weight 34,000 pounds