SM-65 Atlas - Service History

Service History

The number of Atlas intercontinental ballistic missiles in service, by year:

CGM-16D Atlas Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles assigned:

  • 1959: 6
  • 1960: 12
  • 1961: 32
  • 1962: 32
  • 1963: 28
  • 1964: 13

CGM-16E Atlas Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles assigned:

  • 1961: 32
  • 1962: 32
  • 1963: 33
  • 1964: 30

HGM-16F Atlas Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles assigned:

  • 1961: 1
  • 1962: 80
  • 1963: 79
  • 1964: 75

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