R-14 and R-14U Missile Complexes
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R-14 |
R-14U |
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Launch platform |
Open-launch |
Open-launch, silo-based |
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Reaction time from high alert condition, min |
20 | |
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Guaranteed time in a fueled state, days |
30 | |
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Number of silo launchers in launch complex |
3 | |
8K65 and 8K65U (SS-5) Missiles
The use of hypergolic bipropellant combination, АK-27I and UDMH, eliminated the need to have a starting fuel, which, in its turn, improved reliability of the missile.
The R-14 missile was the first to use a gyro-stabilized platform in the autonomous guidance and control system, which allowed reducing instrumental errors of the control system and provided higher degree of firing accuracy.
182 missiles were launched in total, with 93% success rate.
8K65 and 8K65U Missile Basic Specifications
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8K65 (8K65U) |
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|---|---|
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Number of stages |
1 |
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Launch weight, tnf |
86,3 |
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Length, m |
24,4 |
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Diameter, m |
2,4 |
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Propellants: |
Liquid, high-boiling, hypergolic |
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- oxidizer |
АK-27I |
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- fuel |
UDMH |
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Warhead, Mt |
2,3 |
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Maximum operational range, km |
4500 |
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In service |
1961-1987 |
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