Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the icbm category.
01 / Overview
SM-65A Atlas
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1956–1958
Quantity
8
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the icbm category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- Missile ClassICBM
- DesignerConvair
- In ServiceNo
◈Propulsion6MOD.6
- Propulsion Typeliquid-propellant rocket
- Number of Stages1
- Fuel TypeRP-1/LOX }}
- Solid-FuelNo
- Cold-LaunchNo
- CanisterizedNo
▣Performance1MOD.1
◇Accuracy & Re-Entry4MOD.4
◆Warhead5MOD.5
- NuclearYes
- ThermonuclearNo
- MIRVNo
- Warhead / RV Count0
- Conventional-CapableNo
▤Basing5MOD.5
- Basing Modesurface-launched
- Silo-BasedNo
- Road-Mobile (TEL)No
- Rail-MobileNo
- Submarine-LaunchedNo
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Production8
- First Test1957
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1956Production started
- 1958Production ended
70
years in service
2
years in production
8
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
ICBM RANKING ICBM · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theICBMcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Guidance system combining inertial navigation (self-contained motion tracking) with GPS (satellite-based positioning) for precise trajectory correction in ballistic missiles.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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