Ballistic Missiles Collection

Firepower: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Firepower - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Whoever said the pen is mightier than the word obviously never encountered automatic weapons. ~ Douglas MacArthur

A Standard Missile 3 is launched from the Aegis cruiser USS Lake Erie
December 11, 2003 - A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) is launched from the Aegis cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70) as part of the Missile Defense Agencys latest Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS)

USS John Paul Jones launches a Standard Missile
Pacific Ocean, June 19, 2014 - The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) launches a Standard Missile-6 (SM-6)

A Standard Missile 3 is launched from the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Lake Erie
Pacific Ocean, March 8, 2006 - A Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) is launched from the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70) during a Missile Defense Agency

A Standard Missile Three is launched from the vertical launch system aboard USS Lake Erie
Pacific Ocean, November 17, 2005 - A Standard Missile Three (SM-3) is launched from the vertical launch system (VLS) aboard the Pearl Harbor based Aegis cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70)

A California sea lion attaches a device onto a mock ASROC missile underwater
A California sea lion (zalophus californius) attaches a practice D5 grabber device onto the tail cone section of a mock ASROC missile underwater about 90 feet deep off of Point Loma, San Diego

An unarmed Trident II D5 missile launches from USS Nevada
Pacific Ocean, March 1, 2011 - An unarmed Trident II D5 missile launches from the Ohio-class fleet ballistic-missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN-733) off the coast of Southern California

Guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge conducting a missile exercise
Kennebec River June 14, 2005 - The Arleigh Burke Flight IIA-class guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG-96) shown conducting a missile exercise (MISSILEX)

Guided missile destroyer USS Hopper launches a RIM-161 Standard Missile
July 30, 2009 - The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG-70), equipped with the Aegis integrated weapons system

A Standard Missile-3 is launched from USS Lake Erie
Pacific Ocean, September 18, 2013 - An SM-3 Block 1B interceptor is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70)

A Standard Missile 3 leaves the guided missile cruiser USS Lake Erie
Guided missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70), during a joint Missile Defense Agency, U.S. Navy ballistic missile flight test

A Standard Missile Three is launched from the Mark 41 Vertical Launch System onboard
A Standard Missile Three (SM-3) is launched from the Mark 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) onboard the US Navy Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70)

Underwater firing of the Polaris A3 missile by a submarine. circa 1960

Orbital space weapons, artwork
Orbital space weapons. Artwork of a ground-based mid-course space missile defence system from around 2000. Projects such as the Strategic Defense Initiative were designed to defend the USA against

US Space and Rocket Center display C014 / 0537
US Space and Rocket Center display. This centre is on land that was part of Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama, USA. Proposed in 1960, the site opened in 1970

Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, analysis C016 / 4236
Cuban Missile Crisis. Strategic Air Command (SAC) photo interpreters using a magnifying and mapping machine to examine aerial reconnaissance images of Cuba, obtained in 1962

Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, aerial view C016 / 4235
Cuban Missile Crisis. Aerial photograph of one of the nuclear missile sites (San Cristobal launch site 2), constructed in Cuba by Soviet forces, that precipitated the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962

Boris Chertok, Russian rocket engineer
Boris Chertok (born 1912), Russian rocket engineer, talking at a meeting. Chertok, in his 90s here, is one of the veterans of the Soviet space programme

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"Unleashing the Power: Ballistic Missiles in Action" Witness the breathtaking takeoff of a five-stage missile research rocket, pushing the boundaries of technological advancement. #Firepower "Reach for the stars and embrace limitless possibilities. " - A powerful quote that perfectly captures the spirit behind ballistic missiles. #Inspirational The USS Lake Erie proudly launches a Standard Missile 3, showcasing its unrivaled firepower from sea to sky. #MotivationalPoster With precision and force, a Standard Missile 3 soars into the heavens from the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Lake Erie, demonstrating unmatched capability. Brace yourself as USS John Paul Jones unleashes its might with a thunderous launch of a Standard Missile, leaving no room for doubt about its destructive power. From USS Lake Erie's deck, witness another awe-inspiring moment as yet another Standard Missile-3 takes flight towards its target with unyielding determination. The relentless pursuit of excellence continues as USS John Paul Jones launches yet another Standard Missile, embodying strength and resilience in every aspect. As if dancing through the air, watch in amazement as multiple Standard Missiles-3 are launched consecutively from USS Lake Erie's arsenal – an extraordinary display of military prowess. Capturing hearts and minds alike, witness once again how a Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Lake Erie flawlessly executes a flawless launch of a Standard Missile 3 – setting new standards for precision warfare. The vertical launch system aboard USS Lake Erie proves to be an unstoppable force as it propels yet another impressive display by launching a formidable Standard Missile Three into action. With each launch comes undeniable proof that ballistic missiles possess unparalleled strength and unwavering determination to protect our nation’s security interests. Behold these magnificent machines soaring through skies like shooting stars, reminding us of the immense power and technological achievements behind ballistic missiles.