Minuteman: A Technical History of the Missile That Defined American Nuclear Warfare
| AUTHOR | Stumpf, David K.; Kelley, Jay W.; Stumpf, David et al. |
| PUBLISHER | University of Arkansas Press (02/01/2021) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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Minuteman: A Technical History of the Missile That Defined American Nuclear Warfare is a detailed history of the Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile program, which has served as a powerful component of US nuclear strategies for over half a century. David K. Stumpf examines breakthroughs in solid propellant, lightweight inertial guidance systems and lightweight reentry vehicle development, the construction of over a thousand launch and launch control facilities, and key flight test and operational flight programs, and places the Minuteman program in context with world events.
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ISBN-13:
9781682261545
ISBN-10:
1682261549
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
592
Carton Quantity:
10
Product Dimensions:
7.40 x 1.50 x 10.30 inches
Weight:
2.72 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Maps,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Military Science
Technology & Engineering | Military - Aviation & Space
Technology & Engineering | Aeronautics & Astronautics
Dewey Decimal:
358.175
Library of Congress Control Number:
2020019520
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Minuteman: A Technical History of the Missile That Defined American Nuclear Warfare is a detailed history of the Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile program, which has served as a powerful component of US nuclear strategies for over half a century. David K. Stumpf examines breakthroughs in solid propellant, lightweight inertial guidance systems and lightweight reentry vehicle development, the construction of over a thousand launch and launch control facilities, and key flight test and operational flight programs, and places the Minuteman program in context with world events.
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