Encyclopedia entry

R-21

Missile · Russia

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Russian submarine-launched ballistic missile. First flight 1962. NATO code Serb may apply to SS-N-6 instead. First subsurface launched SLBM (development began at OKB- 586 and transferred to SKB-385).

Maximum range: 1,400 km (800 mi). Number Standard Warheads: 1. Warhead yield: 800 KT. CEP: 3.23 km (2.00 mi). Boost Propulsion: Storable liquid rocket. Initial Operational Capability: 1963.

Subtopics

R-21A Russian submarine-launched ballistic missile. Version of R-21 SLBM on Yankee submarines.

Family: Sea-Launched, submarine-launched
Country: Russia
Engines: S5.3
Launch Sites: Black Sea Launch Area
Stages: R-21-1
Agency: Makeyev bureau
Bibliography: 2

Chronology

6 events

1960 May 1

Launch Site: Black Sea Launch Area. Launch Pad: 45.0 N x 35.0 E. Launch Vehicle: R-21.

Test mission - . Nation: Russia. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1.00 km (0.60 mi).

1961

Launch Site: Black Sea Launch Area. Launch Pad: 45.0 N x 35.0 E. Launch Platform: S-229. Launch Vehicle: R-21.

Test mission - . Nation: Russia. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1.00 km (0.60 mi).

1961 October 1

Launch Site: Black Sea Launch Area. Launch Pad: 45.0 N x 35.0 E. Launch Platform: S-229. Launch Vehicle: R-21.

Test mission - . Nation: Russia. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 1.00 km (0.60 mi).

1962 February 24

Launch Site: Sea Launch Area. Launch Pad: UNKPL. Launch Platform: HOTEL2. Launch Vehicle: R-21.

Test mission - . Nation: Russia. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 293 km (182 mi).

1963