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 Boeing CIM-10A "BOMARC" - Peterson AFB, CO Posted by:  condor1
N 38° 49.393 W 104° 42.125
13S E 525861 N 4297201
The "BOMARC" (BO from Boeing) and (MARC from Michigan Aeronautical Research Center)
Waymark Code: WM5FJY
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 01/01/2009
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The BOMARK was a surface-launched interceptor missile designed to destroy enemy aircraft. Propelled at launch by a rocket booster until it reached enough speed for its ramjets to operate, it was guided from the ground to the vicinity of its target. At that time it came under control of an internal target seeker.
Testing of prototypes began in 1952, with the operational capability in 1960. BOMARC - A's were phased out in the 1960s, but beginning in 1962 some were modified and flown as supersonic, high altitude target drones. The BOMARC weapon system, used by the US and Canada, was completely retired from service in 1972.
Specifications: Span: 18 feet, 2 inches
Length: 46 feet, 10 inches
Diameter: 10 inches, Cone: 4 inches
Armament: Nuclear or conventional warhead
Propulsion: One Aerojet General LR-59 liquid fuel rocket with 35,000 lbs of thrust. Two Marquardt RJ-43 ramjets with 11,500 lbs of thrust each (Sustainers)
Speed: 1,975 mph
Ceiling; 65,000 feet
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