description LGM-118A Peacekeeper Silo (F.E. Warren AFB, WY) Overview
The LGM-118A Peacekeeper was a four-stage, solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile deployed by the United States Air Force within modified Minuteman silos at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming. Entering service in 1986, the missile was distinguished by its ability to carry up to ten independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs), significantly increasing its payload capacity compared to earlier ICBMs. The silos served as hardened, vertically integrated launch facilities designed to withstand nearby nuclear detonations.
The Peacekeeper was officially deactivated and retired from these silos in 2005.
help LGM-118A Peacekeeper Silo (F.E. Warren AFB, WY) FAQ
How many warheads could a single LGM-118A Peacekeeper missile carry?
Each LGM-118A Peacekeeper missile was capable of carrying up to 10 W87 nuclear warheads. These were housed in silos located at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming.
When was the LGM-118A Peacekeeper officially retired from service?
The Peacekeeper missile was officially retired from active service in 2005. This decommissioning was carried out to comply with the arms reduction terms outlined in the START II treaty.
What year was the LGM-118A Peacekeeper deployed?
The LGM-118A Peacekeeper was operationally deployed by the United States in 1986. It served as the country's most capable Intercontinental Ballistic Missile during its tenure.
Where were the LGM-118A Peacekeeper silos physically located?
The Peacekeeper missiles were stationed exclusively at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming. They utilized existing Minuteman silos that were heavily modified to accommodate the larger missile.
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