Author: Barbara Goss Levi
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9780883186190
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
The Future of Land Based-Strategic Missiles
Author: Barbara Goss Levi
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9780883186190
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9780883186190
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
The Development of Ballistic Missiles in the United States Air Force, 1945-1960
Author: Jacob Neufeld
Publisher:
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
Following World War II, the onset of nuclear weapons, long-range jet bombers, and ballistic missiles radically changed American foreign policy and military strategy. The United States Air Force, led by men of far-sighted vision and uncommon dedication, accepted the challenge of organizing and leading a massive research and development effort to build ballistic missiles. In the quarter of the century since, these weapons have constituted one of the tree legs of the strategic triad, the basis of AmericaÆs strategy of deterring nuclear war, yet they have received less attention from the public and within the Air Force than the more glamorous manned bombers of the Strategic Air Command or the missile-launching submarines of the U.S. Navy. This volume attempts to correct the imbalance by telling the story of development of Air Force ballistic Missiles. It concentrates on the first generation of ballistic missiles: the intercontinental Atlas and Titan, and the intermediate range Thor. Although the effort to develop rockets has a longer history than commonly assumed, the modern history spans the relatively short era from 1945 to 1960. During this brief interval, missiles advanced from drawing board to alert status, where the next generation now remains poised to deter war
Publisher:
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
Following World War II, the onset of nuclear weapons, long-range jet bombers, and ballistic missiles radically changed American foreign policy and military strategy. The United States Air Force, led by men of far-sighted vision and uncommon dedication, accepted the challenge of organizing and leading a massive research and development effort to build ballistic missiles. In the quarter of the century since, these weapons have constituted one of the tree legs of the strategic triad, the basis of AmericaÆs strategy of deterring nuclear war, yet they have received less attention from the public and within the Air Force than the more glamorous manned bombers of the Strategic Air Command or the missile-launching submarines of the U.S. Navy. This volume attempts to correct the imbalance by telling the story of development of Air Force ballistic Missiles. It concentrates on the first generation of ballistic missiles: the intercontinental Atlas and Titan, and the intermediate range Thor. Although the effort to develop rockets has a longer history than commonly assumed, the modern history spans the relatively short era from 1945 to 1960. During this brief interval, missiles advanced from drawing board to alert status, where the next generation now remains poised to deter war
Ballistic-Missile Defence and Strategic Stability
Author: Dean A. Wilkening
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136063404
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Should the US deploy ballistic-missile defences? The arguments for and against are becoming increasingly polarised. This paper offers what is currently lacking in the debate: a quantitative analysis of how well defences would have to work to meet specific security objectives, and what level of defence might upset strategic stability.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136063404
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Should the US deploy ballistic-missile defences? The arguments for and against are becoming increasingly polarised. This paper offers what is currently lacking in the debate: a quantitative analysis of how well defences would have to work to meet specific security objectives, and what level of defence might upset strategic stability.
From Snark to Peacekeeper
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Category : Air-to-surface missiles
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Air-to-surface missiles
Languages : en
Pages : 136
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Strategic Weapons
Author: Norman Polmar
Publisher:
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Category : Nuclear weapons
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
From the John Holmes Library collection.
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Category : Nuclear weapons
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
From the John Holmes Library collection.
U. S. Strategic Nuclear Forces
Author: Amy F. Woolf
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437920438
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Contents: (1) Introduction; (2) Background: The Strategic Triad: Force Structure and Size During the Cold War; Force Structure and Size After the Cold War; Future Force Structure and Size; (3) Strategic Nuclear Delivery Vehicles: Ongoing Plans and Programs: (a) Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles: Peacekeeper; Minuteman III; Minuteman Modernization Programs; Future Programs; (b) Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles: The SSGN Program; The Backfit Program; Basing Changes; Warhead Issues; Modernization Plans and Programs; Future Programs; (c) Bombers: B-1 Bomber; B-2 Bomber; B-52 Bomber; Future Bomber Plans; (4) Issues for Congress: Force Size; Force Structure; Safety, Security, and Management Issues. Illustrations.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437920438
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Contents: (1) Introduction; (2) Background: The Strategic Triad: Force Structure and Size During the Cold War; Force Structure and Size After the Cold War; Future Force Structure and Size; (3) Strategic Nuclear Delivery Vehicles: Ongoing Plans and Programs: (a) Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles: Peacekeeper; Minuteman III; Minuteman Modernization Programs; Future Programs; (b) Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles: The SSGN Program; The Backfit Program; Basing Changes; Warhead Issues; Modernization Plans and Programs; Future Programs; (c) Bombers: B-1 Bomber; B-2 Bomber; B-52 Bomber; Future Bomber Plans; (4) Issues for Congress: Force Size; Force Structure; Safety, Security, and Management Issues. Illustrations.
Advanced Strategic Missiles
Author: Ian Smart
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Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Report of the President's Commission on Strategic Forces
Author: United States. President's Commission on Strategic Forces
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Category : Arms control
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Arms control
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Strategic Missiles
Author: United States. General Accounting Office
Publisher:
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Category : Cruise missiles
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Cruise missiles
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Russian Strategic Nuclear Forces
Author: Oleg Bukharin
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 9780262661812
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 726
Book Description
A comprehensive databook of technical and institutional facts about the Soviet and Russian nuclear arsenal.
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 9780262661812
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 726
Book Description
A comprehensive databook of technical and institutional facts about the Soviet and Russian nuclear arsenal.