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Zyb R-27U

Launch vehicle · Russia

Part of R-27

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Russian launch vehicle based on surplus R-27U SLBM.

Country: Russia

Chronology

2 events

1972 October 1

Launch Site: Sea Launch Area. Launch Pad: UNKPL. Launch Platform: PLBR. LV Family: R-27. Launch Vehicle: Zyb R-27U.

Test mission - . Nation: Russia. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi).

1973 Aug

Launch Platform: PLBR. LV Family: R-27. Launch Vehicle: Zyb R-27U.

Nation: Russia. Agency: RVSN. Apogee: 620 km (380 mi).