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2008-09-20 Science & Technology

US shuts down Minutemen III motor production line - worries..

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Posted by 3dc 2008-09-20 10:43|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 The LGM-30 is rapidly becoming antiquated. Having been in service since 1970, an upgrade from late 1950s technology, a modern version ICBM would be as different as a Porsche 911 is from a Model T Ford.

Quite literally, as Model T's were still being made in 1927, and Porsche 911 in 1963 - just 36 years later.

And the Minuteman 3 was made in 1970 - 38 years ago.

Posted by Anonymoose 2008-09-20 11:47|| 2008-09-20 11:47|| Front Page Top

#2 ...Did we actually destroy the Peacekeeper ICBMs or were they just decommissioned?

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2008-09-20 16:30|| 2008-09-20 16:30|| Front Page Top

#3 The rockets are being converted to a satellite launcher role, and their warheads put on M3s. Waste not, want not.

Still in all, it is long past time for a new model.

Posted by Anonymoose 2008-09-20 18:07|| 2008-09-20 18:07|| Front Page Top

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