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Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts

Titan II Missile Complex — Davis-Monthan AFB (308th SMW)

1963
Arizona
Era
Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts
Year
1963
Location
Arizona
Status
Historical record
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Outcome
Deactivated 1982–1984; Titan Missile Museum at Sahuarita AZ preserved one silo
The Battle

History & Significance

The Titan II carried a 9-megaton warhead — the most powerful weapon ever deployed by US forces. One surviving silo is the Titan Missile Museum, the only publicly accessible ICBM silo in the world.

Casualties & Losses

None at Davis-Monthan; 1980 Titan II explosion in Damascus, Arkansas (308th SMW, Little Rock AFB) killed 1 airman

Forces Involved

US Air Force 390th Strategic Missile Wing: 18 Titan II missiles in hardened underground silos

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Titan II Missile Complex — Davis-Monthan AFB (308th SMW) take place?
Titan II Missile Complex — Davis-Monthan AFB (308th SMW) took place in 1963.
Where was Titan II Missile Complex — Davis-Monthan AFB (308th SMW) fought?
Titan II Missile Complex — Davis-Monthan AFB (308th SMW) was fought in Arizona, United States.
What was the outcome of Titan II Missile Complex — Davis-Monthan AFB (308th SMW)?
Deactivated 1982–1984; Titan Missile Museum at Sahuarita AZ preserved one silo
What was the significance of Titan II Missile Complex — Davis-Monthan AFB (308th SMW)?
The Titan II carried a 9-megaton warhead — the most powerful weapon ever deployed by US forces. One surviving silo is the Titan Missile Museum, the only publicly accessible ICBM silo in the world.
Protected heritage nearby

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