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  • The Soviet R-5 Missile and its Variants

    The R-5 missile was the first Soviet intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM) and its variant, the R-5M, was the first Soviet missile with a nuclear warhead in service. The R-5 was designed after the planned R-3 missile was cancelled. Other variants of the R-5 were used to test equipment for the R-7 missile and for…

  • The Soviet R-2 Missile and its Variants

    The R-2 missile was the second large rocket, that was built in the Soviet Union. Like the R-1, the R-2 was also based on the German A-4 (V-2) missile. The R-2 was basically a streched R-1 with double the range and payload weight. The missile had other improvements, such as a new engine and a…

  • The Soviet R-1 Missile and its Variants

    The R-1 missile was the first large rocket that was made in the Soviet Union. It was basically a copy of the German V-2 missile but made with parts that were built in the Soviet Union. The original V-2 missile was not useful as a weapon, since it was very inaccurate and was too expensive…