The Titan I was the first operational intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed by the United States during the Cold War. It was designed to carry a nuclear warhead and had a range of about 6,300 miles. The missile was launched from a silo and was part of the U.S. strategic deterrent force, aimed at countering the threat posed by the Soviet Union. Introduced in the late 1950s, the Titan I was a two-stage missile that used liquid propellant. Although it was eventually replaced by more advanced systems like the Titan II, it played a crucial role in the early years of the U.S. missile program and laid the groundwork for future developments in missile technology.