R-39
R-39
Intercontinental ballistic missile. Year: 1983. IOC: 1983. Family: Makeyev. Country: Russia.

Manufacturer: Makayev. Launches: 58. First Launch Date: 1980-01-01. Last Launch Date: 2003-12-11. Launch data is: incomplete.


Model: 3M20. IOC: 1983. Country: Russia. Other Designations: RSM-52. Department of Defence Designation: SS-N-20 Mod 1. ASCC Reporting Name: Sturgeon. Article Number: 3R65. Popular Name: Rif-Ma. Launch System: D-19 Rif. Complex: 3R65. Missile: 3M20.

First flight 1979. Four unsuccessful tests in 1980, two successful in 1981. Development completed 1983. SLBM on Typhoon subs.

Manufacturer: Makayev. Total Mass: 81,000 kg (178,000 lb). Core Diameter: 2.40 m (7.80 ft). Total Length: 20.00 m (65.00 ft). Span: 2.40 m (7.80 ft). Standard warhead mass: 2,270 kg (5,000 lb). Maximum range: 8,400 km (5,200 mi). Number Standard Warheads: 10. Standard warhead yield: 100 KT. Standard warhead CEP: 0.50 km (0.31 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Cruise Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Inertial+Stellar. Total Number Built: 100.


Model: 3M65. IOC: 1983. Country: Russia. Other Designations: RSM-52. Department of Defence Designation: SS-N-20 Mod 2. ASCC Reporting Name: Sturgeon. Article Number: 3M65. Popular Name: Rif-Ma. Launch System: Taifun. Missile: 3M65.

First flight 1983. As of March 1986 only Russian SLBM in production.

Manufacturer: Makayev. Total Mass: 90,000 kg (198,000 lb). Core Diameter: 2.40 m (7.80 ft). Total Length: 15.98 m (52.42 ft). Span: 2.40 m (7.80 ft). Standard warhead mass: 2,270 kg (5,000 lb). Maximum range: 8,310 km (5,160 mi). Number Standard Warheads: 10. Standard warhead yield: 100 KT. Standard warhead CEP: 0.50 km (0.31 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Cruise Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Inertial+Stellar.


Model: Rif. Intercontinental ballistic orbital launch vehicle. Year: 1980. Family: Makeyev. Country: Russia.

R-39 SLBM adapted for use as suborbital test vehicle or orbital launch vehicle.

Manufacturer: Makeyev. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 2,060.000 kN (463,100 lbf). Total Mass: 84,000 kg (185,000 lb). Core Diameter: 2.40 m (7.80 ft). Total Length: 16.00 m (52.00 ft). Maximum range: 8,300 km (5,100 mi).


Model: Rif-MA. Intercontinental ballistic orbital launch vehicle. Year: 1982. Family: Air-Launched. Country: Russia. Status: Out of production. Other Designations: RSM-52. Department of Defence Designation: SS-N-20. Popular Name: Akvamarin.

Orbital launch vehicle derived from R-39 SLBM. Air-launched from An-124. Ignition mass 79 tonnes.

Manufacturer: Makeyev. LEO Payload: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). to: 200 km Orbit. Payload: 950 kg (2,090 lb). to a: 700 km orbit trajectory.



R-39 Chronology

1980 Jan - Launch Site: Nenoksa. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.

  • Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1836.
1980 Jan - Launch Site: Nenoksa. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1836.
1980 Jan - Launch Site: Nenoksa. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1836.
1980 Jan - Launch Site: Nenoksa. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1836.
1981 Dec - Launch Site: Nenoksa. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1836.
1982 October 14 - Launch Complex: White Se. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Launched from White Sea Launch Area, Beloye More, Archangel'sk Oblast' - Latitude: 65.50 N - Longitude: 38.00 E. References: 1836.
1982 October 14 - Launch Complex: White Se. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Launched from White Sea Launch Area, Beloye More, Archangel'sk Oblast' - Latitude: 65.50 N - Longitude: 38.00 E. References: 1836.
1982 October 14 - Launch Complex: White Se. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Launched from White Sea Launch Area, Beloye More, Archangel'sk Oblast' - Latitude: 65.50 N - Longitude: 38.00 E. References: 1836.
1982 October 14 - Launch Complex: White Se. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Launched from White Sea Launch Area, Beloye More, Archangel'sk Oblast' - Latitude: 65.50 N - Longitude: 38.00 E. References: 1836.
1983 - Launch Complex: White Se. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1836.
1983 - Launch Complex: White Se. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Test mission Nation: USSR. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1836.
1995 August 25 - Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Test mission Nation: Russia. Agency: RVSN/VMF. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Launched from North polar submarine launch area - Latitude: 90.00 N - Longitude: 0.00 E. References: 1939.
1996 October 23 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: RVSN/VMF. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 1964.
1997 March 27 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 1949.
1997 March 27 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 1949.
1997 March 27 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 1949.
1997 March 27 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 1949.
1997 March 27 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 1949.
1997 Mar 27? - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 1949.
1997 Mar 27? - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 1949.
1997 Mar 27? - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 1949.
1997 Mar 27? - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 1949.
1997 Mar 27? - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 1949.
1997 Mar 28? - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 1949.
1997 Mar 28? - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 1949.
1997 Mar 28? - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 1949.
1997 Mar 28? - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 1949.
1997 March 28 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 1949.
1997 March 28 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 1949.
1997 March 28 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 1949.
1997 March 28 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 1949.
1997 Mar 28? - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 1949.
1997 Mar 28? - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 1949.
1997 March 28 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 3.00 km (1.80 mi). References: 1949.
1997 December 3 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1934.
1997 December 3 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1934.
1997 December 3 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1934.
1997 December 3 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1964.
1997 December 3 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1934.
1997 December 3 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1934.
1997 December 3 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1934.
1997 December 3 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1934.
1997 December 3 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1934.
1997 December 3 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1934.
1997 December 3 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1934.
1997 December 3 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1934.
1997 December 4 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1934.
1997 December 4 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1934.
1997 December 4 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1934.
1997 December 4 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1934.
1997 December 4 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1934.
1997 December 4 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1934.
1997 December 4 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1934.
1997 December 4 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Missile launched to destruction under Arms Control Treaty provisions Nation: Russia. Agency: VMF. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). References: 1934.
1999 November 17 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Test mission Nation: Russia. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1823.
1999 November 17 - Launch Site: Barents Sea. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • Test mission Nation: Russia. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1823.
2003 December 11 - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: BELA. Launch Pad: Submarine KT-208. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: R-39UTTKh.
  • RSM-52M (R-39UTTKh Grom) SLBM test Nation: Russia. Agency: RVSN.
2003 December 11 - Launch Complex: White Se. Launch Vehicle: R-39. Model: Rif.
  • R-39UTTKh Grom test mission Nation: Russia. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Launched from White Sea Launch Area, Beloye More, Archangel'sk Oblast' - Latitude: 65.50 N - Longitude: 38.00 E. References: 1823.

Bibliography and Further Reading
  • McDowell, Jonathan, Jonathan's Space Home Page, Harvard University, 1997-present. Jonathan McDowell's complete on-line listing of all objects orbited and over 20,000 rocket launches Accessed at: http://www.planet4589.org/jsr.html.
  • Placard, TsNIIMASH Museum, .
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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