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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the icbm category.
01 / Overview
SM-65B Atlas
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the icbm category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- Missile ClassICBM
- Service Entry Year1958
- DesignerConvair
- Length29.1 m
- Diameter3.05 m
- Launch Weight116,000 kg
- In ServiceNo
◈Propulsion6MOD.6
- Propulsion Typestage and a half
- Number of Stages1
- Fuel TypeRP-1/LOX
- Solid-FuelNo
- Cold-LaunchNo
- CanisterizedNo
▣Performance6MOD.6
- Minimum Range10,000 km
- Maximum Range15,000 km
- Apogee1,200 km
- Re-Entry Speed (Mach)20 Mach
- Throw Weight800 kg
- Depressed-Trajectory CapableNo
◇Accuracy & Re-Entry5MOD.5
- Circular Error Probable (CEP)2,000 m
- Guidance TypeInertial / GPS
- Terminal GuidanceNo
- Maneuverable Re-Entry Vehicle (MaRV)No
- Penetration Aids / DecoysNo
◆Warhead6MOD.6
- Warhead Typenuclear
- NuclearYes
- ThermonuclearNo
- MIRVNo
- Warhead / RV Count1
- Conventional-CapableNo
▤Basing5MOD.5
- Basing Moderoad-mobile
- Silo-BasedNo
- Road-Mobile (TEL)Yes
- Rail-MobileNo
- Submarine-LaunchedNo
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Production10
- Operators1
- First Test1958
▲Warhead Detail1MOD.1
- Detonation Mechanism / Fuzeexplosive bolts
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1958Production started
- 1959Production ended
- 1960Entered service
68
years in service
1
years in production
10
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
// SIBLING VARIANTS
06 / MASS Score
ICBM RANKING ICBM · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theICBMcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Road-mobile: a deployment mode for ICBMs where the missile is mounted on a wheeled or tracked transporter‑erector‑launcher that can travel on public roads, enabling movement and concealment.
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