Fort Sill in Comanche County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
U.S. MGM-31A Pershing IA Missile
Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021
1. U.S. MGM-31A Pershing IA Missile Marker
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U.S. MGM-31A Pershing IA Missile. . In 1969, the Pershing IA Missile System was fielded as an upgrade of the existing Pershing I Battlefield Support Missile. The improved version utilized the existing missile; however, it was transported in an improved semi-trailer that carried erector-launcher, the missile and warhead. The erector-launcher trailer was towed by a M757 5-ton tractor. Other improvements included upgrading the automatic countdown procedures, semi-automated survey laying procedures and the incorporation of a sequential launch adapter which allowed rapid sequential firing of three missiles from one command station. The warhead is nuclear and accuracy is within a radius of 1200 ft as with the Pershing I. The Martin Corporation produced 129 launchers and 754 missiles which includes the Pershing I Missile. With the Pershing 1A, the number of launchers per battalion was increased from eight to thirty-six. The Pershing IA replaced the Pershing I in four US Army battalions and two wings of the German Air Force. The Pershing IA Missile system was removed from service with the adoption of the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1991. This treaty banned intermediate missile systems with ranges between 300 and 3,400 miles (500 to 5,500 km)., Length - 34 ft. - 10.5 m , Weight - 10,000 lbs. - 4,464 kg , Range - 100 to 460 miles - 162 to 740 km , Warhead - 60 to 400 kT Nuclear , CCN# 127072, 120073
In 1969, the Pershing IA Missile System was fielded as an upgrade of the existing Pershing I Battlefield Support Missile. The improved version utilized the existing missile; however, it was transported in an improved semi-trailer that carried erector-launcher, the missile and warhead. The erector-launcher trailer was towed by a M757 5-ton tractor. Other improvements included upgrading the automatic countdown procedures, semi-automated survey laying procedures and the incorporation of a sequential launch adapter which allowed rapid sequential firing of three missiles from one command station. The warhead is nuclear and accuracy is within a radius of 1200 ft as with the Pershing I. The Martin Corporation produced 129 launchers and 754 missiles which includes the Pershing I Missile. With the Pershing 1A, the number of launchers per battalion was increased from eight to thirty-six. The Pershing IA replaced the Pershing I in four US Army battalions and two wings of the German Air Force. The Pershing IA Missile system was removed from service with the adoption of the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1991. This treaty banned intermediate missile systems with ranges between 300 and 3,400 miles (500 to 5,500 km).
Length - 34 ft. - 10.5 m
Weight - 10,000 lbs. - 4,464 kg
Range
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- 100 to 460 miles - 162 to 740 km
Warhead - 60 to 400 kT Nuclear
CCN# 127072, 120073
Erected by U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum. (Marker Number 570.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Cold. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.
Location. 34° 40.007′ N, 98° 23.205′ W. Marker is in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, in Comanche County. Marker is at the intersection of Corral Road and Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road. The marker is located in the central section of Artillery Park at the U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Sill OK 73503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. Marker and Museum are located on Fort Sill, an active U.S. military installation. The museum is open to the public, but appropriate identification is required for access for Fort Sill.
Also see . . . U.S. Army Artillery Museum. (Submitted on February 18, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021
3. The backside view of the U.S. MGM-31A Pershing IA Missile
Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021
4. The front view of the U.S. MGM-31A Pershing IA Missile and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 18, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.