How to launch a nuclear missile

[@AtomicFrontier]

Filming this was a blast! It's great to be back making videos

[@gamerboy7224]

woah woah woah calm down james. dont blast anything!!

[@scania9786]

Not sure "Keep looking up" is the suitable catch phrase when talking about nuclear missiles :-)

[@Silent002]

Glad to have you back in my feed, man!

[@HirschfeldWillamette]

I will use this information responsibly :)

[@mattblack6736]

so anyway i started blasting

[@snupnick]

this absolute chad comes back after half a year just to tell us how to launch a nuke

[@HeroBear64]

This information is going to be useful in the near future.

[@stephanieparker1250]

I was thinking the same thing, glad he’s back!

[@brokeloser]

Chad frontier

[@jimmykreutz6087]

Eh!..did a dam good job doing it!!!..got my attention

[@originalketchup7498]

58 stations seems low, even for un-classified numbers......

[@chickennoodle6620]

Thanks! Now I know how to launch if I’m ever visiting a missile silo.

[@hunterlang578]

Bring a stick and some tape for the second key!

[@OrangeC7]

​@@hunterlang578But you'll need to get it past security... The best excuse I can come up with is "I'm blind"

[@j100j]

@@OrangeC7 Just tell the security the plan and they will just laugh it off. Works every time. I managed to launch 24 ICBMs this way without the security noticing a thing. Update: 24 is the limit on how many times you can get away with it.

[@DylanDoel]

@@j100j Man you got it good apparently its a violation national security

[@josha6118]

@@j100j oh it was you launching it on my neighbours...

[@pcfreak1992]

This channel is ridiculously underrated. How can someone produce such quality content and only have around 200k subscribers?

[@paintpaintpaintco.6039]

Algorithms

[@Abuobadia0786]

Because people like reels and pornogrphy ⁷more 😊😊😊

[@internet_userr]

​@@paintpaintpaintco.6039Mister Best

[@happyger9753]

Numbers are numbers

[@happyger9753]

Because the host only uploaded every 6 months a video. That's why

[@nikiwu8881]

The Butterfly Valve Lock code saying "URDEAD" is a nice touch

[@whatsthematter8767]

Finally theres a tutorial on this! I've been trying and failing to launch a nuke for years and this tutorial actually worked for me! Thanks Atomic Frontier!

[@MarioGoatse]

I’m stuck on the big red button part. Do I press it once? Or do I press the green button at the same time? This guy from New Zealand is telling me that had relations with my mum. I hope it’s not true.

[@whatsthematter8767]

@@MarioGoatse Apparently it's some sort of "safety switch" where you have to press both at the same time to avoid accidentially pressing it, so you need to press both at the same time, I hope I helped!

[@hotelmario510]

James Dingley is the 21st century's answer to James Burke. The presentation style is so similar. I still find it hard to believe this is an independent production and not financed by the BBC. It's genuinely incredible.

[@liamailiam]

The Big Black Cock? What?

[@FriedEgg101]

His presentation style reminds me of Dan Cruickshank.

[@JSDudeca]

My thoughts have also gone to James Burke. Connections was a mainstay of my childhood. James's timing is amazing. There are so few presenters out there who actually move and hit their marks as well as him.

[@raxneff]

Its so well scripted and presented

[@badgereaux]

Why has this man not aged in 7 years?

[@Shaoraka]

It's the Tom Scott Paradox of science youtubers, just don't question it.

[@theplasmatron3306]

It’s obvious, he’s probably a vampire or he’s been cryogenically frozen like fry.

[@guest_informant]

He's got a painting in his attic :-)

[@TwashMan]

Your motion tracking has gotten so good! You've really found your own personality and style too. love watching all your videos

[@DrowsySquid75]

I was actually having a crisis last night because I wasn’t sure if he was actually at a silo or it was all green screen. I’m still not sure if it is or not.

[@eoghanley]

@@DrowsySquid75 a crisis ? he is clearly at the silo, if he wasn’t it would be the best CGI ever seen…

[@internet_userr]

​@@eoghanleythey meant a mental crisis

[@BradenPitts_]

I love the Titan Missile Museum, I'm very happy to see you were able to visit! It's an excellent museum and very much worth the trip.

[@carlo_berruti]

I would love to visit it too. For the time being, I saved the location on Google Maps :-). Very close to Tucson, I see

[@b.buster]

The Titan missile museum near Green Valley, AZ lets amateur radio operators use the multiband antenna on special occasions. It's a big flex in the world of radio to say you're talking on an antenna that used to receive launch codes.

[@medivalone]

Doesn't need to be a special occasion. They just need to be open, you need to sign the logbook, then you can plug in and Ham away. I don't think the cable is even locked.

[@b.buster]

@@medivalone Oh cool!!

[@sparc77]

Nicely done, and that from a former crewmember. There was a minor mistake, but I suspect only an actual crew member would have spotted it. Loved the code for the BVLC. On the simulator where I was stationed, it was SACSUX.

[@therandommemecat7738]

Hey guys, it's Lockpickinglawyer, in the missile silo

[@simonabunker]

Great to see you back! Nice that you got sole access to shoot this video - I think I have seen a few other demonstrations with groups of tourists.

[@HDScorpio]

The timing whilst walking down the corridor was amazing!

[@_b_e_n_]

thank you! i got a nuke off ebay and was wondering how i was ment to launch this thing

[@RaptorJesus]

Why be a mere spectator in Gotterdammerung when you can *participate!*

[@Rocketman88002]

@benkloos2827, maybe exchange it with one of the 400 Minuteman III nukes!

[@Motoko_Urashima]

Most nuclear warheads were designed to be dropped from planes, but if you have a missile, the security code is most likely "0000"

[@d-i-ry]

about 7 years ago, Veritasium made a video on the same topic. I just rewatched it, and your storytelling is SO much more compelling. another great vid!

[@MarkReviews]

Hands down, one of the best channels on KZbin! Glad to see you back.

[@Axman6]

Nuclear weapons, biblically accurate angel antennae, and the Dingley swagger? You know you’re in for a good time! I hope you’ve read Command & Control, it adds so much more context to these facilities.

[@TrevTSutch]

I actually got to visit this museum a few days after your video and your video was a big reason why, so thanks!

[@lippinskee]

My grandfather worked in one of these titan II silos in Arizona, and it is so cool to be able to see the type of space he worked in.

[@abhiyaan7265]

The editing is insane I couldn't even tell some of the cards were added in post they blend in so well

[@dannypipewrench533]

I live in Arizona and I have gone down into that facility twice. It is quite fascinating.

[@Splattle101]

Good video. The Titan II silo had side vents for the exhaust plume; two separate tunnels to the surface that exhausted either side of the silo door. They're visible at 9.53 in the vid.

[@SilverSpoon_]

4:30 i like how they left the gaping cut out to remove the plutonium sphere of the warhead, certainmy with a circular saw, and left a gaping hole in the missile like that.

[@noodel3374]

the fact we, as a species, built not only one, but multiple of these silos all around the globe just destroys my heart. Not only because of it shows how brutal and ruthless we can be, but also how, if we tried, we could set our minds to such great things, instead of worrying if we will kill each other

[@sparc77]

It was regrettable, but consider this...MAD worked.

[@JerGol]

I imagine how buzzing you were to have access to such a cool location!

[@AtomicFrontier]

Yes! Was so happy when they said I could come!

[@bash0985]

Awesome video! I could tell you were having an absolute blast filming this.

[@wiadroman]

4:25 "The Titan II missile in her natural habitat" made me think "are we gonna see how the Titan II missiles mate?"

[@playgroundchooser]

When a Titan I and a Titan II love each other very much, they share a special hug, then 9 months later; out pops a Minuteman III.

[@dannypipewrench533]

That would be the Agena dockings of the Gemini program. What you will observe is that the Titan II pretty much only mates with Atlas Agena.

[@manamsetty2664]

Thanks dude this was extremely helpful I recently got the job of a Commander in the silos and your video was better than my entire training

[@derpatu2128]

It's great to see you back to making videos!

[@rayoflight62]

I liked your large Coke bottle with Mentors to demonstrate the hypergolic reaction between hydrazine and nitrogen tetroxide. Well produced video, compliments! Greetings, Anthony

[@aadithyanjr1382]

when the world needed him, he returned; with info on nuclear weapons no less!

[@KyleRevives]

This was top notch, thanks mate.

[@mikejetzer4155]

At 6:01: "Fill the remaining tank with 90,000 tons of liquid oxygen." I don't think the Titan I's thrust was quite up to the task of lifting that much :-)

[@Mic_Glow]

I can see how someone not using the metric system can make this mistake... the fact that "a ton" has double meaning in english probably doesn't help either

[@unixux]

So how much LOX ?

[@mikejetzer4155]

@@Mic_Glow In the areas where I've lived for the past 55 years, a "ton" has always meant "2,000 pounds", unless it had a "long" or "metric" specifier (and it wasn't used to generically mean "a lot", as in "that cost me a ton of money").

[@feelincrispy7053]

I always like your commitment to remembering the script in one take lol

[@Vanta_Blue]

About a week ago the Corridor Crew had a video about the true size of a nuclear explosion, putting a lot of it into perspective. And now... Now we have been taught how the nukes would have been launched. Remember people, nukes are not cool. Nukes destroy a LOT. Amazing video as always, James. ♥

[@MerchantIvoryfilms]

Im so glad the military uses a NUCULAR message delivery system with McDonalds Drive Thru speakers....because those are always so crystal clear!

[@markohoepken1423]

I visited the place 3 years ago. A MUST go when you are in the Phoenix area. Beautiful but deadly.... and an MUST see for Star Trek "First contact" fans. Very nice video. Thanks

[@tataduzy4260]

Hey man, thanks for the tutorial! I've found it really helpful. Edit: Could you please also make a tutorial on how to land a nuke? Thanks.

[@thekaxmax]

...if a nuke actually lands something has gone wrong

[@dXXPacmanXXb]

You are joking but I would actually be interested in how the nuke finds its target

[@thekaxmax]

@@dXXPacmanXXb doesn't 'find', it's aimed. As he relates: preprogrammed engine controls.

[@dXXPacmanXXb]

@@thekaxmax I dont think its all pre-programmed. It wouldnt be that accurate if it was just all pre-programmed behavior. They are only programming in the target and the launch sequence is probably also preprogrammed. But once its going back down towards its target it cant just hope the wind is going in the right direction

[@dXXPacmanXXb]

@@thekaxmax it would be also hella unreliable if there was no on-the-fly correction going on

[@ralok77380]

great to see you back

[@ragheedeleyan429]

I'm new to the channel and I gotta say your content really hits the Rollercoaster, your channel is underrated and it hurts me to see other people with unbelievably unnecessary waste of time contents get more than 1 or 2 mil subs and when it comes to science or to something educational you only get the crumbs. What a generation we live in eh? Keep doing what you're doing, it will prosper sooner than you think. Kudos 👍

[@JezusPilsudski]

Thanks! I followed your guide and it worked!

[@morrisputman8592]

i bet you could make such an awesome movie with this concept! a crew of 4 stuck inside a missile silo doubting to go outside because the government may longer not exist.

[@txoilfield]

"The Day After" 1983

[@kyh148]

true to the name of the channel finally

[@tehlaser]

Egad that was well made

[@jubeikibagamai5323]

Thanks, finally I found a tutorial. I ordered this thing off of Silk Road a while ago an no clue how to operate it.

[@masuterukasu]

i really needed this

[@Neonx648]

just got my thermonuclear missile and I can say that this video is highly helpful, I couldn't figure it out before but the problem was that I was trying to do it by myself and I need 2 people. thanks for the instructional video. subbed

[@mtnbike4522]

I was finally able to visit this facility in October 2023. The tech at the time is beyond impressive. The tour guide I had was absolutely amazing as well. Your ending is something i started to ponder after i visited as well, but more in regard to the air force bombers who will drop bombs to possibly not even have a place to land when their mission is completed..

[@MrHichammohsen1]

Why is this the first time i find this channel?! The video was simply BRILLIANT.

[@MrTeddy12397]

thanks for advice now i can proceed

[@Filip_Z]

Reaalllyy cool video

[@jermasus]

Wow glad to see this channel back and on such a useful topic too

[@HydrantRooster]

Yay, you're back! Thanks for another great video. :)

[@LassiePushedMe]

Great to see you back!

[@thwingerpodthvet4302]

The “await further orders” gives me the chills.

[@leossmallengines]

thanks bro this video helped a lot!!! 😄😄😄

[@beneadesmtb]

I think that was one of the best videos about nukes Ive ever watched!

[@mregg7821]

Thanks a lot. I had forgotten how to launch mine.

[@jajoiq]

thanks for tutorial

[@javiersierra6887]

how is this video so good??

[@blacklistnr1]

One of the most worrying aspects for me is that you can't test the final design until you actually launch it. The amount of effort to make sure it hits the target first time must be insane.

[@mbg8733]

You can do just as much testing as a normal rocket. Just make it hit a place in the US without a payload.

[@rexsong4835]

In theory you can test the launch site however many times you like with a missile without payload. There should be plenty of chances to test things out.

[@ImieNazwiskoOK]

@@mbg8733 Even in case of payload you probably could test without need of an actual nuke. Basically the implosion system stays intact but fissile material is removed, in addition you put special "computers" in to make sure that the implosion works well that transmit data to other computer that transmits it out to be received (all in almost an instant before they all are destroyed). Name of it is "High Explosive Radio Telemetry" if anyone is curious.

[@unvergebeneid]

​@dadutchboy2or if you're testing with an actual nuclear warhead, you ideally aim at something in the South Pacific, not at your own country.

[@hydra70]

They test launch ICBMs all the time. Titan is retired, but there was a minuteman test launch at Vandenberg like a week ago.

[@akitadakid6326]

videos like these makes youtube underrated

[@Stephen1424]

Great video, and absolutely recommend visiting the museum.

[@PetervDam]

Another great video! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@sundararamans6497]

One of the well-choreographed videos I've seen!!

[@MrBubmer]

Wonderful vid, it's insane how terrifying ICBM test launches are.

[@5hirtandtieler]

The timing on that intro segment was really impeccable! I can only imagine how many practice runs…interesting stuff!!

[@Art-fn7ns]

05:25 judging from the burnt arm hair, that wasn't the first take 😂

[@AtomicFrontier]

Good spotting! I was entirely unprepared for how big that first explosion was going to be.

[@ralsdoge4763]

This is crazy I was literally just there at that same silo on a tour! Amazing place, I'd totally recommend it.

[@Dokitsu]

Best way to start my morning before work. Welcome back!

[@ThePigGoesQuack]

I see what you meant when you said a mega video coming! Worth the wait!

[@peterwortmann]

good to see you back!

[@robertortiz-wilson1588]

Very well done. Also, good walk and talk timing for when the pipes came up.

[@mohsinali3342]

WOW, so amazing to see this by KZbin.

[@octopusoup]

Oh wow KZbin finally suggesting good videos. This is just the guide I was looking for.

[@BenightedAlizar]

Thanks for the tutorial.

[@samuel_soo]

Awesome you're back!

[@qMaxLMAO]

Thanks for this simple tutorial. Simple to understand.

[@AnimasiKanasia]

01:58 Shid the editing was so good

[@juliabriden620]

this is the bomb

[@somethingsomthing2456]

Welcome back! great vid on Titan II, also lol nice one on the butterfly valve code.

Incredible quality, subscribed!

[@tomblah]

0:31 the order to end all life on earth comes through an antenna that looks about as flimsy as a washing line

[@mrpython3485]

Thank you for the advice! I will try to apply this to my projects!

[@ErikPelyukhno]

I’m incredibly impressed with your production quality and presentation style

[@Pillowcase]

This is a fantastic video! Systems like this are such a masterpiece of engineering. I really think if humanity fully understood this whole cold war thing, we'd be a lot nicer to each other now. Videos like this show how far it went... Imagine all those resources that went into one launch facility, if that work could have gone into other kinds of human infrastructure. Life would be incredible.

[@hunterlang578]

Hooray! A new video from James always makes for a good day

[@jscheunemann]

Ad now I’m on a watchlist

[@dominicwalker1899]

Love your energy dude - your presentation style is top tier

[@KeppyKep]

That ending was so well done. Great to have you back :)

[@tecktan7250]

Very useful tutorial! Im gonna use it later.

[@carn109]

This information is definitely going to come in handy

[@bjbeardse]

I was there in 1991 not long after the museum was begun. They really did a great job restoring it, as it was totally non operational at that time. All you could really do was turn the key. Guess I'll have to go back.

[@rtronicslab1253]

VERY WELL DOCUMENTED .... gaind my subscription.....keep up the good work

[@LSD97123]

Thank you for this incredible video. If it weren't for the good people like you, we would never see such things

[@Notfenfen]

Thanks man, I was really looking for a tutorial on this particular topic.

[@AlanMichaelJackson]

Thanks, I'm on a watchlist now for accidently clicking this video.

[@eberic1]

After several hours of research on how to launch a nuke from my backyard, I finally came across your step-by-step tutorial. Thank you; I will write your name on my nuke.