The U.S. Navy launched the 80th Poseidon C3 missile from the USS George Washington Carver (SSBN 656) at 1 p.m. on Aug. 10, 1985, during Demonstration and Shakedown Operation 55. This was the 60th Poseidon C3 launch from a submarine. The C3 was a two-stage, solid-propellant missile capable being launched from a submerged submarine. The U.S. Navy maintained the C3 Poseidon missiles until the last one was offloaded in September 1992.
Date Taken: | 08.10.1985 |
Date Posted: | 05.02.2025 08:11 |
Photo ID: | 9009653 |
VIRIN: | 850810-F-N1010-1001 |
Resolution: | 2103x2584 |
Size: | 2.09 MB |
Location: | US |
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