Model Number : SSM-N-8a Model Name : Regulus I Model Type: Guided Missile
Variations:
XSSM-N-8a Experimental Tactical Missile SSM-N-8a Production Tactical Missile
The Regulus I tactical missile was essentially the same as the flight test missile, except the tactical missile had no landing gear and carried a nuclear warhead. Regulus I missiles could be launched by aircraft carriers and cruisers as well as submarines. Five submarines outfitted with Regulus I missiles engaged in deterrent patrols up through 1964.
The Regulus I tactical missile was essentially the same as the flight test missile, except the tactical missile had no landing gear and carried a nuclear warhead. Regulus I missiles could be launched by aircraft carriers and cruisers as well as submarines. Five submarines outfitted with Regulus I missiles engaged in deterrent patrols up through 1964.