🚀The Titan 2 missile carried the largest nuclear warhead ever deployed by the United States.
🔒The bunker and command center were designed to survive a near hit from an enemy nuclear attack.
🌍There were 54 Titan 2 missile sites across the United States during the Cold War.
📡The underground antennas in the bunker could be deployed as needed for communication.
💣The Titan 2 missile was capable of devastating an area of about 900 square miles.
How many Titan 2 missile sites were there in the United States?
—There were 54 Titan 2 missile sites across the United States during the Cold War.
What was the purpose of the Titan 2 missile?
—The Titan 2 missile was a powerful deterrent and carried the largest nuclear warhead ever deployed by the United States.
How were the bunker and command center designed to survive a nuclear attack?
—The bunker and command center had underground antennas and were constructed with steel and concrete to withstand the impact of a nearby nuclear blast.
Could the Titan 2 missile be used for a first strike?
—No, the Titan 2 missiles were meant for retaliatory purposes and only the president of the United States could order their launch.
What was the explosive force of the Titan 2 missile?
—The Titan 2 missile had an explosive force of 9 megatons, capable of devastating an area of about 900 square miles.
00:00Introduction to the Titan Missile Museum and the last remaining Titan 2 missile site.
06:12Exploring the surface area and entrance to the bunker and blast doors.
08:06Touring the bunker, including the command center, communication center, and living quarters.
11:19Conclusion and closing remarks.
