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A nuclear missile launched from Cuba could reach Saginaw, Michigan, in approximately 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the specific type of missile and its trajectory. The distance from Cuba to Saginaw is about 1,100 miles, and modern intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) travel at speeds exceeding 3,000 miles per hour. Therefore, the time frame for such a missile to cover that distance would be relatively short.
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What was the first rocket in space by the Russians?
Depends on your definition of space. Sputnik 1, launched by the USSR in 1957, was the first artificial object to orbit the Earth. However, the first rocket to reach space was actually the German A-4, progenitor of the V-2 missile. The A-4, first tested in 1942, could reach 128 miles above sea level, well above international or American standards for space flight (100 kilometers and 50 miles, respectively).
When did the US and the Soviet Union come very close to nuclear war?
the fact that they both had nukes, and both thought that the other would bomb them, and also the "race to space" increased tension because they both wanted to get there first, and because if you have a rocket that can reach space, then it can, by default, cross continents-so both the USA and the soviets were scared that the other would use their space technology to nuke them
What defcon did the Cuban missile crisis reach?
We moved to Defcon 2 because relations with Fidel Castro were becoming complicated. After the failure of The Bay of Pigs Invasion Castro became Afraid of the U.S invading the island of Cuba. He considered launching all nuclear war heads that would be defined as MAD (Mutually Assured Destruction).
Why was the us so nervous about the missiles in Cuba?
The Cuban Missile Crisis had to do with the fact that the United States had been taking extensive advantage of the relative inability for Soviet missiles to hit the U.S. during the early 1960's. In the United States, a lot of intelligence said that the nuclear war would be limited to maybe a few metropolitan centers in the continental United States, because Soviet missiles weren't reliable enough to reach a good distance into the continental U.S. like say, Kansas or Nebraska. The Soviets, if they had launched from major bases they had, like Khabarovsk, or Poltava, the distance for those missiles was at least 4,500 miles; which gave the Americans a LOT of time to take cover once the missiles were discovered to have been launched. It wasn't a big deal. However, 90 miles distance [as it was from Cuba], meant the Russians had not only the whole continental US under the eye of nuclear warheads, but the "runaway" effect that the Americans were taking advantage was gone. It would be like Al-Qaeda moving from the middle of Afghanistan, and then moving base to 100 miles south of the Mexican border. Even though the U.S. was doing it to the Soviets at the time, when the tables were turned, it created a lot of fear in the U.S. because it went from a "somebody else" problem to a "it could easily be me" problem within 24 hours. For the Soviets, they loved the fact that they were striking fear in the U.S. and they liked the expansion of their capabilities, so when the U.S. threatened them, they used the prior missile silos they set up in Cuba to pressure the U.S. into backing down. The administration at the time did not like it, so we pressured back, with a naval blockade. At that time, once news media of the time got the go-ahead, the crisis was publicized. Americans watched as they heard reports that U.S. warships blockaded Cuba, that the Soviets were threatening nuclear retaliation, and the nervousness escalated to where both the U.S. and the Soviet Union were deploying strategic nuclear missiles to devastate the other, including a few in Cuba. The nervousness led to an almost complete and total breakdown to nuclear blows. Although the U.S. could on the whole, still stand after the nuclear strikes; the new edge that was delivered in Cuba by the Russian missile systems caused the two parties, America and the Soviet Union to come to a compromise. The U.S. would take out missile silos within a center range of Russian cities, and the Soviets would respond in kind. That, my friend, is the story of the Cuban missile crisis.
How did Cuba almost cause a nuclear was between the soviet union and the US?
The Cuban Missile Crisis. In 1962, The Soviet Union, in collaboration with Fidel Castro, began building nuclear missiles on the Island of Cuba. Because the Soviets technology at the time limited their nuclear missiles range, they felt that having missiles in Cuba was the only way of defending against an attack by the United States, whose nuclear arsenal could reach the Soviet Union at any time. Castro, after the failed Bay of Pigs invasion, thought that another attack by the U.S was inevitable and agreed to the Soviet installations. President Kennedy imposed a quarantine on the island by surrounding it with naval vessels and ordered the missiles to be dismantled. Several tense days went by, and the world was on the brink of nuclear war. the worst day being October 27th when a U2 reconnaissance plane was shot down. On October 28th, The U.S and the Soviet Union came to an agreement. The missiles and bombers would be removed from Cuba, and the U.S agreed not to invade Cuba, thus ending the crisis.
How far can a missile go?
Primarily designed for nuclear weapons delivery, an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) can reach a minimum of 3,400 miles (5500 km).
How far do missiles reach?
An Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) can reach distances greater that 5500kms and can deliver one or more nuclear warheads
How fast does a Nuclear Warhead of Russia travel?
A nuclear warhead launched from Russia can travel at speeds of up to 15,000 miles per hour or more, depending on the specific type of ballistic missile used. These missiles are designed to travel at hypersonic speeds to reach their target quickly and with minimal chance of interception.
How fast can a nuclear missile travel?
A nuclear missile can travel at speeds of more than 15,000 miles per hour (24,000 km/h). These missiles are designed to reach their targets as quickly as possible to minimize the chances of interception.
Can a north Korean nuclear ballistic missile reach the US?
No. So far the missiles they have are duds. They go up and then fizz out. I think they have a ways to go before they could reach the US.
How long would it take for a missile to hit the US if launched from Cuba?
The flight time of a missile launched from Cuba to the U.S. mainland would depend on the type of missile used. For example, a short-range ballistic missile could take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to reach targets in Florida or other southeastern states. Longer-range missiles may take slightly more time, but the overall timeframe would still be relatively short, underscoring the urgency of missile defense systems.
What would happen if Iran launced a nuclear missile at the u.s?
Wouldnt reach, dont have powerful enough rockets/good enough sea transport
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.
Nuclear weapons how far can they fly?
with a nuclear weapon they vary from short and long distances it depends what they equip the missile with like external boosters if everything is added which could make it fly further it would reach almost 7 000 miles ish give or take a few hundred
Can a nuclear weapon reach US soil?
Yes it can. The distance from Russia to the U.S is 9000km, r-36 Russian missile could travel 16000km in 30mins(and it is a 1967 one).
Do 3rd and 4th generation IR surface to air missile require lead and elevation if yes then why?
Yes, 3rd and 4th generation IR surface to air missiles do require lead and elevation because these parameters are necessary for the missile to accurately intercept a target. Lead accounts for the target's movement, adjusting the missile's trajectory to intercept the target at the right point. Elevation ensures that the missile is launched at the correct angle to reach the target at a specific altitude.
Why did the US see Castro as a national security threat?
Because he was a communist dictator that allowed the Russians to build nuclear weapons in Cuba that could easily reach key targets in the United States. See "Cuban Missile Crisis."
