Atlas B
NOT ACTIVE
LAUNCHER INFO
The Convair SM-65B Atlas, or Atlas B, also designated X-12 was a prototype of the Atlas missile. First flown on 19 July 1958, the Atlas B was the first version of the Atlas rocket to use the stage and a half design with an operational sustainer engine and jettisonable rocket booster section. Unlike later Atlas models, the Atlas B used explosive bolts to jettison the booster section.
MANUFACTURER INFO
Convair
LAUNCHER SPECIFICATIONS
(diameter)
3.66 m
TO GTO
null kg
(length)
31.4 m
TO LEO
68 kg
(reusable)
false
LAUNCH STATISTICS
TOTAL LAUNCHES
1
SUCCESSFUL LAUNCHES
1
FAILED LAUNCHES
0