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R-36 missile family

The R-36 was a Soviet two-stage, silo-launched heavy ballistic-missile family developed by OKB-586 (KB Yuzhnoye). Flight testing of the 8K67 began at Baikonur in 1963; several payload variants were fielded, including the distinct R-36O fractional-orbit configuration, and the original R-36 generation was retired in 1978.

R-36 missile family
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Identity

Aliases
8K67SS-9SS-9 SCARPR-36 ICBM
Family Name
R-36
Full Name
R-36 missile family
Status
retired
Type
rocket

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Description
The R-36 was a Soviet two-stage, silo-launched heavy ballistic-missile family developed by OKB-586 (KB Yuzhnoye). Flight testing of the 8K67 began at Baikonur in 1963; several payload variants were fielded, including the distinct R-36O fractional-orbit configuration, and the original R-36 generation was retired in 1978.
Dimensions
Diameter M
3
First Flight Year
1,963
Rocket Specs
Reusability
expendable
Stages Count
2

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Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 19:40:21 UTC
Updated Time
July 19, 2026 at 17:01:53 UTC

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