SM-65A Atlas
Atlas A (SM-65A)
Launch of an Atlas A from LC-12, CCAFS |
Function |
Prototype ICBM |
Manufacturer |
Convair |
Country of origin |
United States |
Launch history |
Status |
Retired |
Launch sites |
LC-12 & LC-14, CCAFS |
Total launches |
8 |
Successes |
4 |
Failures |
4 |
Maiden flight |
11 June 1957 |
Last flight |
3 June 1958 |
The SM-65A Atlas, or Atlas A, also designated X-11[1] was the first full-scale prototype of the Atlas missile, which first flew on 11 June 1957. Unlike later versions of the Atlas missile, the Atlas A did not feature the stage and a half design. Instead, the booster engines were fixed in place, and the sustainer engine was omitted.
The Atlas A conducted eight test flights, of which four were successful. All test flights were conducted from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, at either Launch Complex 12 or Launch Complex 14.[1]
Launch history
Date |
Time (GMT) |
Pad |
Serial |
Apogee |
Outcome |
1957-06-11 |
19:37 |
LC-14 |
4A |
2 kilometres (1.2 mi) |
Failure |
1957-09-25 |
19:57 |
LC-14 |
6A |
3 kilometres (1.9 mi) |
Failure |
1957-12-17 |
17:39 |
LC-14 |
12A |
120 kilometres (75 mi) |
Success |
1958-01-10 |
15:48 |
LC-12 |
10A |
120 kilometres (75 mi) |
Success |
1958-02-07 |
19:37 |
LC-14 |
13A |
120 kilometres (75 mi) |
Failure |
1958-02-20 |
17:46 |
LC-12 |
11A |
90 kilometres (56 mi) |
Failure |
1958-04-05 |
17:01 |
LC-14 |
15A |
100 kilometres (62 mi) |
Success |
1958-06-03 |
21:28 |
LC-12 |
16A |
120 kilometres (75 mi) |
Success |
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