Peacekeeper ICBM (MX)
AN ICBM designed to survive a first strike
Weapon Specifications
Note that the relationship between explosive power and destruction is not linear—a weapon’s destructive effects grow far more slowly than its explosive power.
Explosive Power
Up to 11 warheads, each 300 kilotons
Hiroshima Equivalent Factor
20x each
Dimensions
72 ft. x 7.7 ft.
Weight
193,460 lbs.
Range
With ten warheads: 6000 miles
Year(s)
1986-2005
Purpose
Accurate, multiple-warhead equipped, scattered-based ICBM
Videos
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Further Reading
- Wikipedia
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