SM-65F Atlas (Convair)

The SM-65F Atlas, manufactured by Convair established in 1943, undertook its inaugural launch on 08/08/1961, is non-reusable and is inactive.

SM-65F Atlas has 8 successful launches and 1 failed attempts, with a cumulative tally of 9 launches, currently with 0 pending launches in the pipeline.

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

Convair, previously Consolidated Vultee, was an American aircraft manufacturing company that later expanded into rockets and spacecraft. The company was formed in 1943 by the merger of Consolidated Aircraft and Vultee Aircraft. In 1953 it was purchased by General Dynamics, and operated as their Convair Division for most of its corporate history.