RIM-8 Talos

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	To oppose or discuss a nomination, please go to CZ:Proposed for deletion and follow the instructions. For the monthly nomination lists, see Category:Articles for deletion. Part of the "triple T series" of RIM-2 Terrier and RIM-24 Tartar, the RIM-8 Talos was a long-range surface-to-air missile of the United States Navy in the 1950s. The entire triple-T series has been replaced by the Standard SM missile series. Ramjet powered, the Talos was launched and brought up to ramjet operating speed with a solid rocket engine. It could use a high explosive or nuclear warhead. Midcourse guidance was beam riding direct control, with semi-active radar homing for final attack. They were principally mounted on Albany class large missile cruisers. It was the only ship-launched missile used to shoot down enemy aircraft during the Vietnam War, fired from escorts of Task Force 77 on YANKEE Station. An anti-radiation missile variant was also used, in combat, in Vietnam. The U.S. Air Force evaluated it as an interim replacement for the long-range CIM-10 Bomarc, a project transferred to the Army and then cancelled. Remaining Talos missiles were successfully converted to MQM-8 Vandal supersonic target drones. References