Convair

SM-65E Atlas

E

Retired

Overview

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The SM-65E Atlas, or Atlas-E, was an operational variant of the Atlas missile. It first flew on 11 October 1960, and was deployed as an operational ICBM from September 1961 until April 1966. Following retirement as an ICBM, the Atlas-E, along with the Atlas-F, was refurbished for orbital launches as the Atlas E/F.

Manufacturer

Convair

Variant

E

Alias

N/A

Maiden Flight

October 11, 1960

Technical Specifications

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Length

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Diameter

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Launch Mass

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Liftoff Thrust

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LEO Capacity

—

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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15

Total Launches

15

Successful

0

Failed

100.0%

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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