The missile with the "breakaway pads" was the LGM 118 Peacekeeper, the famous M-X. It was and should have been the replacement for the Minuteman III. It was decomissioned years ago as part of SALT agreements.
Oh, oops - I should have know that too. Been awhile.
Double oops. And that should be “Neat idea”.
Love that cold launch of the 118 - he explained that to me as well. Wonder if that came from the Ohio’s pushing the SLBM’s out? That Trident II is one big son of a gun.