Convair

SM-65F Atlas

F

Retired

Overview

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The SM-65F Atlas, or Atlas-F, was the final operational variant of the Atlas missile, only differing from the Atlas E in the launch facility and guidance package used. It first flew on 8 August 1961, and was deployed as an operational ICBM between 1961 and 1966. Following retirement as an ICBM, the Atlas-F, along with the Atlas-E, was refurbished for orbital launches as the Atlas E/F.

Manufacturer

Convair

Variant

F

Alias

N/A

Maiden Flight

August 8, 1961

Technical Specifications

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Length

Diameter

Launch Mass

Liftoff Thrust

LEO Capacity

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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9

Total Launches

8

Successful

1

Failed

88.9%

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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