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UR-200B

Missile · Russia

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UR-200 and UR-500
UR-200 and UR-500
Dynamic test models of UR-200 ICBM and early Proton concept 'collection of UR-200's'
Credit: © Mark Wade

Russian orbital missile. Global rocket version. Would place nuclear warhead into orbit, which would approach United States from any direction at low altitude and be deorbited with little warning time on enemy targets.

Family
orbital
Country
Russia