"The Titan ICBM complex " Topic
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| Tango01 | 19 Apr 2013 9:42 a.m. PST |
"The Martin Marietta SM-68A/HGM-25A Titan I was the United States' first multistage Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). Incorporating the latest design technology when designed and manufactured, the Titan I provided an additional nuclear deterrent to complement the U.S. Air Force's SM-65 Atlas missile. It was the first in a series of Titan rockets, but was unique among them in that it used LOX and RP-1 as its propellants, while the later Titan versions all used storeable fuels instead. Though the SM-68A was operational for only three years, it was an important step in building the Air Force's strategic nuclear forces."
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Amicalement
Armand |
| Frederick the not so great | 19 Apr 2013 10:19 a.m. PST |
All long deactivated and relics of the cold war. Some of the missile launch complexes turned into apartments by the pony-tail set |
| Phil Hall | 19 Apr 2013 11:12 a.m. PST |
At least one silo is being refurbished as a doomsday retreat. |
| RexMcL | 19 Apr 2013 11:14 a.m. PST |
I recall there was one for sale in the Denver area when I was in highschool. I think the asking price was $1 USD million. It included a fairly large parcel of land around the silo itself. I'd be worried about hydrazine residue and whatnot in addition to the general unpleasantness of living in a dank concrete hole in the ground. |
| BrianW | 19 Apr 2013 11:58 a.m. PST |
There's one site in Arizona that has been turned into a museum by former members of the wing stationed there:
titanmissilemuseum.org
BWW |
 McKinstry   | 19 Apr 2013 1:50 p.m. PST |
Wasn't the fuel both corrosive and unstable? I seem to recall a silo in Arkansas or Missouri blowing. |
| VonTed | 19 Apr 2013 2:42 p.m. PST |
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| Charlie 12 | 19 Apr 2013 5:45 p.m. PST |
'Wasn't the fuel both corrosive and unstable? ' According to a buddy who served on them (maint unit), yes the liquid fuel was a major problem. He was never happier than when he transferred to the Minuteman. |
| The G Dog | 20 Apr 2013 4:52 a.m. PST |
There's a Nike site available just up the road from me. Definitely a fixer-upper as all three magazines are flooded. :-( Too bad, it would make a great VaultTech location. |
| Tango01 | 20 Apr 2013 9:46 a.m. PST |
Thanks for the data guys. Guess they would work well for a Zombie Apoc.! (smile). Amicalement
Armand |
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