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Diagram depicting the different stages of a Minuteman III missile path from launch to detonation, as well as the different basic stages of the missile themselves.
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- 1. The missile launches out of its silo by firing its 1st stage boost motor (A).
- 2. About 60 seconds after launch, the 1st stage drops off and the 2nd stage motor (B) ignites. The missile shroud is ejected.
- 3. About 120 seconds after launch, the 3rd stage motor (C) ignites and separates from the 2nd stage.
- 4. About 180 seconds after launch, 3rd stage thrust terminates and the Post-Boost Vehicle (D) separates from the rocket.
- 5. The Post-Boost Vehicle maneuvers itself and prepares for re-entry vehicle (RV) deployment.
- 6. The RVs, as well as decoys and chaff, are deployed during backaway.
- 7. The RVs and chaff re-enter the atmosphere at high speeds and are armed in flight.
- 8. The nuclear warheads detonate, either as air bursts or ground bursts.
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Based on information in TRW Systems. (2001) Minuteman Weapon System History and Description. http://www.nukestrat.com/us/afn/Minuteman.pdf. Completely re-drawn and re-worked from scratch by User:Fastfission in Inkscape.
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