👉 Beans missiles, also known as the Beans or B-61A/B missiles, were a series of medium-range ballistic missiles developed by the United States during the Cold War. These intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) were notable for their unique design, featuring a compact, cylindrical shape and a distinctive "bean" appearance, hence the name. They were capable of carrying nuclear warheads and had a range of approximately 5,500 kilometers (3,400 miles), making them a significant threat to the Soviet Union. The Beans were equipped with multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs), allowing them to strike multiple targets simultaneously. Developed by Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Air Force, these missiles were deployed in various locations around the world, including Europe and the Middle East, as part of a broader strategy to deter Soviet aggression.
