SALT II, 1974

Question 1

When did SALT II begin and when was it signed ?

Answer 1

Began in 1974 but was signed in June of 1979

Question 2

What were the five terms of SALT II ?

Answer 2

• limit of 2400 strategic nuclear delivery vehicles (ICBMS and SLBMs) for each side
• limit of 1320 on amIRV systems for each side
• ban on construction of new land based ICMB launchers
• limits on development of new types of strategic offensive arms
• SALT II would last until 1985