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"Inside the guidance system and computer of the Minuteman III nuclear missile"

  • 01 Sep 2025 09:48
    Message # 13537421

    Comment:  This brings back a lot of memories of fascinating engineering for the period of time back then.  AAFM is cited as a source for some of the info in this article.

    http://www.righto.com/2024/08/minuteman-guidance-computer.html

    Ken Shirriff's blog

    Quote:

    " I take a close look at the components of the guidance system that was used until the early 2000s.2"

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    Disclaimer: This information is all from published sources. There's nothing secret, and it's mostly obsolete from 60 years ago. I don't have access to a Minuteman system (unlike the Titan), so this post is based on publications and photos, rather than hands-on experience. I've tried to be accurate, but I'm sure there are errors. 

    The Minuteman III guidance system (NS-20). Click on this image (or any other) for a larger version. Original image from National Air and Space Museum.

    The Minuteman III guidance system (NS-20). 

    Original image from National Air and Space Museum.

    Last modified: 01 Sep 2025 10:00 | Anonymous member

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