RT-20P
The RT-20P[1][2] was an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed but not deployed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The control system for it was designed at NPO "Electropribor"[3] (Kharkiv, Ukraine). It was assigned the NATO reporting name SS-15 Scrooge and carried the GRAU index 8K99.
| RT-20P | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | ICBM |
| Place of origin | USSR |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1961-1962 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 13,430 kg (29,610 lb) |
| Length | 17.50 m (57.4 ft) |
| Diameter | 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) |
Operational range | 11,000 km (6,800 mi) |
Guidance system | inertial |
Launch platform | TEL |
The RT-20 was the first mobile ICBM designed by the Soviet Union.
SS-15. UK MoD Defence Intelligence drawing.
Operator
Soviet Union- The Strategic Rocket Forces was the only operator of the RT-20.
Gallery
UK MoD Defence Intelligence assessment. Complete report montaged.
External links
- RT-20P/SS-15 Scrooge, at www.globalsecurity.org
References
- https://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/world/russia/rt-20p.htm?ezoic_amp=1
- Kinnear, James; Sewell, Stephen (2017-06-29). Soviet T-10 Heavy Tank and Variants. ISBN 9781472820525.
- Krivonosov, Khartron: Computers for rocket guidance systems
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