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In 1955 in the US, the ICBM was still generally considered impractical, nuclear warheads were just too large and heavy for them. Work was in progress on IRBMs and SRBMs. Surface to air, air to air, and air to surface missiles with nuclear warheads were already in stockpile as antiaircraft and standoff weapons.
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How many nuclear missile are there in china and India?
India is estimated to have about 80-100 nuclear missiles. And China has an estimated of 300+ nuclear missiles.
Did Cuba ever have nuclear missiles?
No. Cuba itself never had nuclear missiles although the USSR set up nuclear missile launch sites in Cuba.
What type of nuclear missiles did the Cuban and Soviet Government place during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
ss4 and ss5 nuclear missiles
Why can't nukes fit on missiles?
Some nuclear weapons can be fitted to missiles. In the case of an ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles) a nuclear weapon can be outfitted so that it can reach distant points on the globe.
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 soviet premier installed and removed nuclear missiles in Cuba?
The General Secretary/Premier Nikita Khrushchev removed nuclear missiles from Cuba after a very tense nuclear drawdown in the U.S.
How can you develop Pakistan?
With the aid of nuclear missiles.
How many nuclear missiles did the Soviets set up in Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
i know 6 SS-4 Nuclear missiles
How high do nuclear missiles go?
Nuclear missiles leave the earth's atmosphere for some time. Intercontinental missiles, for example require the missile to ascend to 1,000 feet to assure that it will reach it's intended target.
What is the effect of nuclear missiles?
Same as nuclear gravity bombs dropped by bomber aircraft.
What were the soviets tying to install in Cuba?
Nuclear missiles.
How many nuclear missiles were developed by the US?
43
