File:Minuteman III MIRV path.svg
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Summary
Diagram depicting the different stages of a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minuteman_III" class="extiw" title="w:Minuteman III">Minuteman III</a> missile path from launch to detonation, as well as the different basic stages of the missile themselves. Based on information in TRW Systems. (2001) Minuteman Weapon System History and Description.
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- The missile launches out of its silo by firing its 1st stage boost motor (A).
- About 60 seconds after launch, the 1st stage drops off and the 2nd stage motor (B) ignites. The missile shroud (E) is ejected.
- About 120 seconds after launch, the 3rd stage motor (C) ignites and separates from the 2nd stage.
- About 180 seconds after launch, 3rd stage thrust terminates and the Post-Boost Vehicle (D) separates from the rocket.
- The Post-Boost Vehicle maneuvers itself and prepares for re-entry vehicle (RV) deployment.
- The RVs, as well as decoys and chaff, are deployed during backaway.
- The RVs and chaff re-enter the atmosphere at high speeds and are armed in flight.
- The nuclear warheads detonate, either as air bursts or ground bursts
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current | 09:34, 3 January 2017 | 1,055 × 767 (207 KB) | 127.0.0.1 (talk) | <p>Diagram depicting the different stages of a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minuteman_III" class="extiw" title="w:Minuteman III">Minuteman III</a> missile path from launch to detonation, as well as the different basic stages of the missile themselves. Based on information in TRW Systems. (2001) Minuteman Weapon System History and Description. </p> <dl><dt>Caption</dt></dl> <ol> <li>The missile launches out of its silo by firing its 1st stage boost motor (<i>A</i>).</li> <li>About 60 seconds after launch, the 1st stage drops off and the 2nd stage motor (<i>B</i>) ignites. The missile shroud (<i>E</i>) is ejected.</li> <li>About 120 seconds after launch, the 3rd stage motor (<i>C</i>) ignites and separates from the 2nd stage.</li> <li>About 180 seconds after launch, 3rd stage thrust terminates and the Post-Boost Vehicle (<i>D</i>) separates from the rocket. </li> <li>The Post-Boost Vehicle maneuvers itself and prepares for re-entry vehicle (RV) deployment.</li> <li>The RVs, as well as decoys and chaff, are deployed during backaway. </li> <li>The RVs and chaff re-enter the atmosphere at high speeds and are armed in flight.</li> <li>The nuclear warheads detonate, either as air bursts or ground bursts</li> </ol> |
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