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R-16-1

Stage · Ukraine

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Nitric acid/UDMH propellant rocket stage. Range 12,000 km. TsNIIMash has 1:10 structural simulation model. Two stage ICBM with nitric acid oxidizer. Developed 1956-1961. Entered service 1961. Chief designer Yangel. Source: Placard, TsNIIMash.

Country
Ukraine
Engines
RD-217, RD-218
Launch Vehicles
R-16, R-16U
Propellants
Nitric acid/UDMH