R-16 (missile)
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The R-16 was the first successful intercontinental ballistic missile deployed by the Soviet Union. In the West it was known by the NATO reporting name SS-7 Saddler, and within Russia, it carried the GRAU index 8K64.
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R-16[1] | |
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Service history | |
In service | 1961ā1976 |
Used by | Soviet Union |
Production history | |
Designer | Mikhail Yangel, Valentin Glushko |
Manufacturer | Plant 586, Glushko OKBM, Hartron OKB |
Specifications | |
Mass | Between 140.6 tonnes (154,98 tons) and 141.2 tonnes (155,65 tons), depending on warhead[2] |
Length | Between 30,440 mm (99.86 ft) and 34,300 mm (112.53 ft), depending on warhead[2] |
Diameter | 3,000 mm (9.84 ft) |
Blast yield | 3-6 Mt |
Engine | Two storable, liquid fueled stages First Stage: 1x RD-218 + 1x RD-69[2] |
Propellant | AK27I + UDMH |
Operational range | 11,000-13,000 km |
Guidance system | inertial guidance |
Accuracy | 2.7 km |
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