Jupiter

Nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey

Explosive Power

Up to 3.75 megatons

Hiroshima Equivalent Factor

250x

Dimensions

60 ft. x 8 ft. 9 inches

Weight

110,000 lbs.

Range

1700 miles

Year(s)

1961–1963

Purpose

The first medium-range nuclear missile

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