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What development during the 1950s made long-range bombers obsolete?
The development of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) during the 1950s made long-range bombers obsolete. ICBMs provided a much faster, more direct and accurate means of delivering nuclear weapons to distant targets, making the need for manned long-range bombers less relevant in terms of strategic deterrence.
Who has the strongest nuclear weapons in the world?
If by strongest you mean highest yield, I believe this would be Russia. Current treaties allow them higher yield weapons because their ICBMs are somewhat less accurate than US ICBMs.
Why were ICBMs created?
ICBMs were developed by both the United States and the Soviet Union during the cold war in insure mutually assured destruction if either country were to be attacked. Basically, the Soviets threatened the United States, and the United States responded by threatening to level Russia with nukes (ICBMs) if they attacked. The Soviets responded likewise, and therefore, not shots were ever fired because both nations feared a nuclear reprisal by the other.
When was The Missiles of October created?
The Missiles of October was created on 1974-12-18.
How many countries have tested nuclear missiles?
Rarely are missiles tested with actual nuclear warheads. It would be utter foolishness and very dangerous to do so before the missile was tested and proven reliable first. The warhead(s) are usually replaced with radio telemetry devices or a satellite, during development testing of the missile, to verify its performance and reliability. This makes it very easy to codevelop a peaceful rocket for launching spacecraft and a military ICBM in the same project, if you already have or are developing nuclear explosives. Just think of the warheads the US could have put on Apollo Project type Saturn-IB boosters had we so chosen to use them as ICBMs!
Did the intercontinental ballistic missiles able to reach the US?
Yes, foreign ICBMs were perfectly capable of reaching the US, and US ICBMs were just as capable of reaching back.
How do you identify incoming ICBMs?
Radar would pick up Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. By measuring their trajectory it would be possible to identify them.
Which missile is surface-to-surface ballistic missile?
Lots and lots. ICBMs and IRBMs are both types, as well as a wide range of anti-ship missiles, land attack cruise missiles, and other more eccentric varieties.
Where are missiles stored?
It depends on the type of missile. Some Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) are stored in underground silos in a ready state. Some may be stored in underground or above ground sheilded bunkers. Air to Air Missiles for fighter aircraft are usually stored in above ground bunkers.
What development during the 1950s made long-range bombers obsolete?
The development of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) during the 1950s made long-range bombers obsolete. ICBMs provided a much faster, more direct and accurate means of delivering nuclear weapons to distant targets, making the need for manned long-range bombers less relevant in terms of strategic deterrence.
What is SALT 1 treaty and what did it do?
It was a five-year agreement that froze the number of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) at 1972 levels. The treaty also included an agreement restricting the development and deployment of antiballistic missile defense systems (ABMs), which were designed to shoot down attacking missiles.
Where are some located?
I found ICBMs in California on Google earth. I found ICBMs in California on Google earth.
Where are some rockets located?
I found ICBMs in California on Google earth. I found ICBMs in California on Google earth.
What technological develpmoents during the 1950's contributed to an arms race that would last for more than 30 years?
The most important development in the 1950s was the introduction of ICBMs or intercontinental ballistic missiles. They were a more effective delivery system for nuclear weapons.
How was the Space Program related to the Cold War?
Missiles! When the Soviets (Russians) launched man's first satellite (Sputnik) into outer space in 1957 that indicated that they would have the "edge" in launching ICBMs (Inter-Continental Ballistic Missiles) against the US. Like control of the air (air superiority) for warfare, control of space (space superiority) would dictate who would win the next war.
What is Star Wars missile defense?
Star Wars Missile defense was proposed in the 1980's. It was a satellite network that utilized lasers and missiles to intercept and destroy ICBMs (intercontinental ballistic missile) while in low orbit before reentry into the atmosphere over the U. S.
Which rockets are built to go into space?
The first successful rockets built to go into space were ICBMs: the Soviet Sputnik I & II were launched on military ICBMs, the US Mercury spacecraft were launched on military ICBMs (Redstone & Atlas), the US Gemini spacecraft were launched on military ICBMs (Titan II). IIRC, the Delta & Saturn rockets were the first successful rockets built to go into space that didn't begin as military ICBMs. Although most Deltas are launched from Vandenberg AFB. The European Arian was the first commercial rocket built to go into space.
