Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/Ground-based-Midcourse-Defence-(GMD)-Interceptor-Lowered-into-Silo-2JRSXLJ83ZRB.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarGMD Interceptor Prepped for Test LaunchGround-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Interceptor Test LaunchGround-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Interceptor Test LaunchGround-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Interceptor Final ProcessingGround-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Interceptor Test FlightGMD Flight Test Ground-based Interceptor (FTG)-02GMD Flight Test Ground-based Interceptor (FTG)-02GMD Flight Test Ground-based Interceptor (FTG)-02GMD Flight Test Ground-based Interceptor (FTG)-02View AllView more with similar tones Ground-based Midcourse Defence (GMD) Interceptor Lowered into SiloSelect usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:September 25, 2004 -- The fifth of 16 missile interceptors planned for emplacement at Fort Greely, Alaska, by the end of 2005, is lowered into the silo. The Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) System is the first and only operationally deployed missile defense program to defend the homeland against long-range ballistic missile attacks. The system provides early detection and tracking during the boost phase, midcourse target discrimination, precision intercept and destruction of inbound ICBMs through force of hit-to-kill technology.BI44606 (IDC5-04)Maximum size:3000px × 2000px (~17 MB)10.0in × 6.6in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:abstract-aerial views-construction cranes-day-exteriors-Ground-based Midcourse Defense System (GMD)-repetition-snowRelated Photo/Videos:View All
