Talk:Titan II

On the Phoenix article, it says that the Titan V designation is from the Star Trek Fact Files. Where did they get it from: script, production notes, background graphic? If they just made it up, I guess this article should go, as it was just an (unidentified) old American missile then. Kennelly 17:06, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
 * A Titan II was used, and therefore it can be identified as such. I can find no legitimate "Titan V" references. --Alan 02:52, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

Single-Stage to Orbit
The Titan in First Contact appears to be a single-stage to orbit vehicle. All Titan IIs were two-stage. On top of this, the Phoenix seems to be a lot heavier than a Gemini capsule, so there is no way a Titan could reach orbit with it (and might not be able to lift off!!!). It produces a wonderful image, the warp ship bursting free after BECO, but it would not be possible with a real-life Titan. You would need a Saturn V, a Space Shuttle or an Ares V to get the Phoenix to orbit. Whatever it was that launched the Phoenix, it was an SSTO and a lot more powerful than a Titan II.--Indefatigable 23:17, 18 July 2009 (UTC)