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Minuteman : a technical history of the missile that defined American nuclear warfare /

"Minuteman describes the technological breakthroughs necessary to field a weapon system that has served as a powerful component of the strategic nuclear triad for more than half a century."--

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Stumpf, David K., 1953- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Fayetteville : The University of Arkansas Press, 2020.
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The Air Force and Strategic Missiles
  • Evolution of Minuteman Force Levels
  • Minuteman in Context
  • Solid Propellant Comes of Age
  • From Polaris Came Minuteman
  • Siting and Facility Design
  • Construction and Activation
  • Motors and Airframe
  • Mark 5 and 11 Series Reentry Vehicles
  • Guidance and Control
  • Targeting Minuteman
  • Research and Development Flight Programs
  • Operational Flight and Evaluation Programs
  • Operational Base Missile Test Programs
  • Aspects of Command-and-Control
  • Keeping Pace: Modernization and Upgrades
  • Force Reduction.