The TM-61A
The TM-61C
Each T-61C squadron had three flights. Each Squadron had six ZEL ( in 1958 up gunned to 8 launchers per Squadron). Six launchers each squadron were kept on nuclear alert.
- There were 100 vehicles per squadron. 50 of which were self powered.
- Approximately 170 airmen in each squadron.
- Most of the personnel were assigned as drivers.
- Three mess vans during dispersal operations. Each squadron theoretically capable of launching 20 missiles in 9 hours.
Another reference mentions a total of 28 vehicles of various types required to support the (a) TM-61C system Included a launcher, transporter, special purpose check out and targeting equipment, ground handling equipment, servicing equipment. The prime movers were standard Army 5-ton tractors. A Coles 20-ton 39 foot mobile crane was also assigned.
En-route to the dispersed launch site the missile was in 4 parts, fuselage, wings, warhead and booster. At the launch site a crew of 10 men took 90 minutes to assemble and prepare the missile for launch.
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