SM-65F Atlas

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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.

Convair SM-65F Atlas 532 550 SMS Site 02 Abilene KSConvair SM-65F Atlas 532 550 SMS Site 02 Abilene KS
Convair SM-65F Atlas 84 556 SMS Site 2 Alburg VTConvair SM-65F Atlas 84 556 SMS Site 2 Alburg VT
Atlas F shroud for OV1-13 and OV1-14 satellite payloadAtlas F shroud for OV1-13 and OV1-14 satellite payload
Convair SM-65F Atlas 94 578 SMS Site 12 Corinth TXConvair SM-65F Atlas 94 578 SMS Site 12 Corinth TX
Convair SM-65F Atlas 56 577 SMS Site 11 Willow OKConvair SM-65F Atlas 56 577 SMS Site 11 Willow OK
Convair SM-65F Atlas 39 551 SMS Site 08 Beatrice NEConvair SM-65F Atlas 39 551 SMS Site 08 Beatrice NE
Photo taken 27 October 1962, during the Cuban Missile Crises.Photo taken 27 October 1962, during the Cuban Missile Crises.
Convair SM-65F Atlas 102 579 SMS Site 11f Arroyo Macho del NM 14 Oct 1962Convair SM-65F Atlas 102 579 SMS Site 11f Arroyo Macho del NM 14 Oct 1962