America’s Most Expensive Weapon

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Why the US Military had to develop the ground-launched Peacekeeper missile, even though they already had submarine-launched and air-launched nuclear weapons on hand, is #NotWhatYouThink #NWYT #longs
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Human Missile - Craft Case
Secret Light - Max Anson
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[@NotWhatYouThink]

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[@lsdzheeusi]

You mentioned hot launch vs. cold launch, but did't explain to viewers why this matters. A hot launch destroys or damages much of the missile silo, requiring major and timely repairs to use it for another launch. A cold launch system allows for the possibility of a fast reload and reuse of the silo, adding another dimension to deterrence. In an exchange, an opponent could safely ignore any silo that had launched a missile with a hot launch. With cold launch capability, even previously used silos would need to be targeted, making a first strike even more risky.

[@jairo8746]

It is amazing the amount of effort placed on getting so much original footage. Excellent work.

[@bronson4574]

2:05

[@NordRheinWestfale]

2:07

[@ibnorml5506]

Bombers may be slow and more vulnerable than ICBMs, but they have one major advantage. They are recallable. Once you fire your ICBM, you are committed. During the cold war, the bombers were used as a strategic measure, always ready at a moments notice to advance on the Soviet Union, but then also easy to recall. Strategic bombers allow the US to escalate and to deescalate. An ICBM does not have that option.

[@Predator42ID]

You failed to mention the fact the Minuteman III missiles are now going to be replaced by the newest ICBM designated Sentinal along with brand new nuclear warheads.

[@dylhas1]

That last sentence made me smile. Thanks for that

[@SirGalahad-br8zu]

HANDJOB

[@stoneprevious4294]

I'm really glad you have a sponsor, gotta pay the bills, but "War Planet". lol

[@Leo137156]

Excellent video and summary, thanks.

[@frimodig]

It will be intresting to see if the upcoming Sentinel missile will have any similarities with the Peacekeeper, like the cold launch and in terms of size with ten warheads.

[@raymcdermott9201]

Learned about the peacekeeper missile just last week in class, awesome to see a video about it so recently!

[@Tomyironmane]

The plow truck and the rail car of the apocalypse are both on display in Dayton, along with a Peacekeeper.

[@piotrd.4850]

80% of MX programme was insane basing scheme - not the missile.

[@whatismynameohwhatismyname]

Right on time with Perun on the whole nuke content, nice.

[@HarryWHill-GA]

We have six Ohio-class SSBN and 2 SSGN submarines home ported locally at NSB Kings Bay, GA. They are beautiful to watch entering and leaving port.

[@paalbrudevoll6330]

Great project ! Greetings from Norway

[@danmaster5565]

p.s. you can't ignite a SS-18 with a lighter

[@Gundumb_guy]

Ah yes, Friday means a long video!