R-27 (missile)

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R-27 submarine missile

R-27 and RSM-25 ( DIA-Code SS-N-6 , NATO Code Name Serb ) is the name of a group submarine -assisted medium-range missiles of the Soviet Navy from the 1960s, which were built in several variants. The R-27 could - depending on the version - carry one or three nuclear warheads. Civilian ballistic payloads were also carried with excess missiles. The hypergolic combination of asymmetrical dimethylhydrazine and dinitrogen tetroxide was used as fuel for the R-27 .

R-27

  • Takeoff weight: 14.394 kg
  • Diameter: 1.50 meters
  • Length: 9.63 meters
  • Range: 2,400 km
  • Number of warheads: 1 RV
  • Weight of the warhead: 1000 kg

R-27K

  • Takeoff weight: 14.394 kg
  • Diameter: 1.50 m
  • Length: 9.63 m
  • Range: 3,600 km
  • Number of warheads: 1 RV
  • Weight of the warhead: 650 kg

R-27U

  • Takeoff weight: 14.394 kg
  • Diameter: 1.50 m
  • Length: 9.67 m
  • Range: 2,980 km
  • Number of warheads: 3 MRV
  • Weight of the warhead: 840 kg

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