SM-65B Atlas (Convair)
The SM-65B Atlas, manufactured by Convair established in 1943, undertook its inaugural launch on 07/19/1958, is non-reusable and is inactive.
SM-65B Atlas has 1 successful launches and 0 failed attempts, with a cumulative tally of 1 launches, currently with 0 pending launches in the pipeline.
The Convair SM-65B Atlas, or Atlas B, also designated X-12 was a prototype of the Atlas missile. First flown on 19 July 1958, the Atlas B was the first version of the Atlas rocket to use the stage and a half design with an operational sustainer engine and jettisonable rocket booster section. Unlike later Atlas models, the Atlas B used explosive bolts to jettison the booster section.
- Length: 31.4 m
- Diameter: 3.66 m
- Launch Mass: 3 T
- LEO Capacity: 68 kg
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.
