👉 The Carruthers–McConnell–Carroll (CMC) missiles, also known as the PGMEC (Pacific Guidance Missile, Earth Launching Configuration) missiles, were a series of long-range ballistic missiles developed by the United States during the Cold War. These intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) were designed to carry conventional or nuclear payloads and were capable of reaching targets across the Pacific Ocean and even parts of Asia, Europe, and North America. The CMC missiles featured a unique guidance system that combined inertial navigation with an external radar lock, allowing them to accurately target high-value military and strategic sites. Deployed from submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) platforms, they played a crucial role in the U.S. nuclear triad, enhancing its strategic deterrence capabilities during the arms race with the Soviet Union.
