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Minuteman : a technical history of the missile that defined American nuclear warfare / David K. Stumpf ; foreword by Jay W. Kelly.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Stumpf, David K., 1953- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Intercontinental ballistic missile bases--History--United States.
- Intercontinental ballistic missile bases.
- Minuteman (Missile)--History.
- Minuteman (Missile).
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (1 online resource)
- Place of Publication:
- Fayetteville, North Carolina : The University of Arkansas Press, [2020]
- Summary:
- "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."-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781682261545
- 1682261549
- OCLC:
- 1228504924
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