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B-65/SM-65/CGM-16/HGM-16 Atlas

Convair / General Dynamics · UAV · Early Jet (1946–1969)

B-65/SM-65/CGM-16/HGM-16 Atlas — UAV
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The SM-65 Atlas was the first operational intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed by the United States and the first member of the Atlas rocket family. It was built for the U.S. Air Force by the Convair Division of General Dynamics at an assembly plant located in Kearny Mesa, San Diego.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
UAV
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Manufacturer
Convair / General Dynamics
Status
Retired