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R-17 Elbrus (Scud)
Makeyev / Korolev · Ballistic · Russia · Early Jet (1946–1969)
The R-17 Elbrus, GRAU index 9K72 is a tactical ballistic missile, initially developed by the Soviet Union. It is also known by its NATO reporting name SS-1C Scud-B. The R-17 is one of several Soviet missiles to carry the reporting name Scud, and the most prolifically launched of the series, with a production run estimated at 7,000 (1960–1987). Also designated R-300 during the 1970s, the R-17 was derived from the R-11 Zemlya. It has been operated by 32 countries and manufactured in four countries outside the Soviet Union. It is still in service with some. The North Koreans reverse-engineered it as the Hwasong-5.
Specifications
- Category
- Missiles
- Sub-Category
- Ballistic
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Early Jet (1946–1969)
- Country
- Russia
- Manufacturer
- Makeyev / Korolev
- Operator
- USSR/Russia/30+ nations
- Primary Role
- Ballistic
- Status
- In Service
- Service Entry
- 1962
- Produced
- 10000
- Propulsion
- Rocket
- Engine
- Isayev S5.2 liquid-fuel rocket
- Thrust / Power
- None (rocket)
- Launch
- Ground-launched
- Length (ft)
- 37.4
- MTOW (lb)
- 13900
- Payload (lb)
- 2205
- Endurance (hr)
- 0.04
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 100000
- Range (mi)
- 186
- Max Speed (mph)
- 4142
- Max Speed (Mach)
- 5.4
- Armament
- HE / nuclear / chemical