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The two missile operators would record the code in a notebook. The signal was an audio transmission of a thirty-five letter code. Once an order was given to launch, launch codes were sent to the silos from SAC HQ or its backup in California. The order given to launch a Titan II was vested exclusively in the US President. This was intended to allow for the United States to ride out a nuclear first strike by an enemy and be able to retaliate with a second strike response. Titan II missiles were designed to be launched from underground missile silos that were hardened against nuclear attack. The USGS used a Carousel IV IMU and a Magic 352 computer. When spares for this system became hard to obtain, it was replaced by a more modern guidance system, the Delco Universal Space Guidance System (USGS). The IMU would compensate and send steering commands to the engine actuators. The Autopilot attempted to keep the missile straight during first stage flight and sent commands to the IMU on the 2nd stage.

Stage I contained three gyros and the Autopilot.

The missile guidance computer (MGC) was the IBM ASC-15. It used an IMU (inertial measurement unit, a gyroscopic sensor) made by AC Spark Plug derived from original designs from MIT Draper Labs. The first Titan II guidance system was built by AC Spark Plug. Enjoy these images for yourself, and if you know of a potential buyer, this can be theirs! There was NO ELECTRICITY or cell signal underneath the surface, so we used our own lighting equipment to illuminate the facility as images were captured. The old paint peeling off rusted metal walls was such a fascinating sight.

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I knew this was a once in a lifetime opportunity for me, so I took it! As we entered the first dark room, the nostalgic vibes took into full effect. You truly have to witness the place for yourself to appreciate it 100%!Īs my anxiety kicked in and my nerves began to shake, we ventured down a 40+ foot ladder to the depths of the complex.

Currently, this 12.5 Acre Property is on the market for sale at $395K. Arizona Daily Star also met us at the property to showcase this amazing opportunity. The EPIC history in itself will amaze you! Yesterday I had the amazing opportunity to capture images of this EPIC location with Grant Hampton & Ian Hicks with Luxe Realty Photography. FOR SALE : Have you ever wondered what it may be like to venture close to 100ft underground into a historical Titan Missile Complex?! You probably haven't, but oh man oh man.