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Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP19 Apr 2013 10:42 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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Armand

Frederick the not so great19 Apr 2013 11:19 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 Hall19 Apr 2013 12:12 p.m. PST

At least one silo is being refurbished as a doomsday retreat.

RexMcL19 Apr 2013 12:14 p.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.

BrianW19 Apr 2013 12:58 p.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

Personal logo McKinstry Supporting Member of TMP Fezian19 Apr 2013 2:50 p.m. PST

Wasn't the fuel both corrosive and unstable? I seem to recall a silo in Arkansas or Missouri blowing.

VonTed19 Apr 2013 3:42 p.m. PST
Charlie 1219 Apr 2013 6:45 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 Fezian20 Apr 2013 5:52 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 Supporting Member of TMP20 Apr 2013 10:46 a.m. PST

Thanks for the data guys.

Guess they would work well for a Zombie Apoc.! (smile).

Amicalement
Armand

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