[SaveFerris]

Oh, oops - I should have know that too. Been awhile.

Double oops. And that should be “Neat idea”.

Love that cold launch of the 118 - he explained that to me as well. Wonder if that came from the Ohio’s pushing the SLBM’s out? That Trident II is one big son of a gun.

[pfflier]

The Peacekeeper cold launch concept evolved in part from the "racetrack" basing mode using a mobile launcher. The Missile was ultimately configured for placement into existing Minuteman launch facilities keeping the cold launch capability.

The pads helped keep the missile body centered in lieu of the shock isolation suspension system used for Minuteman giving the added bonus of a reusable launcher which we then traded away during SALT negotiations.