UGM-27 Polaris
The UGM-27 Polaris missile was a two-stage solid-fueled nuclear-armed submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM). As the United States Navy's first SLBM, it served from 1961 to 1980.
"Polaris missile" redirects here. For the North Korean missile, see Pukguksong-1. UGM-27 Polaris Polaris A-3 (A3X-01) on launch pad LC-29A before a test flight at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, 7 August 1962 TypeSubmarine-launched ballistic missile Place of originUnited States Service history In service1961–1996 Used byUnited States Navy, Royal Navy Production history Designed1956–1960 ManufacturerLockheed Corporation VariantsA-1, A-2, A-3, Chevaline Specifications (Polaris A-3 (UGM-27C)) Mass35,700 lb (16,200 kg) Height32 ft 4 in (9.86 m) Diameter4 ft 6 in (1,370 mm)…
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