Scud missile

Scud missile
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Name	Scud missile
Type	Short-range ballistic missile
Country	Soviet Union
Used by	Russia, North Korea, Iran, Syria

Scud missile. The Scud missile is a type of ballistic missile that was developed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War. It was designed to be a short-range missile, capable of delivering a nuclear warhead or high-explosive warhead to targets at a distance of up to several hundred kilometers. The Scud missile has been used by several countries, including Russia, North Korea, Iran, and Syria, and has played a significant role in several military conflicts, including the Iran-Iraq War and the Gulf War.

Introduction

The Scud missile was first developed in the 1950s by the Soviet Union as a replacement for the Katyusha rocket and the V-2 rocket. The missile was designed to be highly mobile and easy to operate, making it a popular choice for military forces around the world. The Scud missile has been used in several conflicts, including the Vietnam War, the Yom Kippur War, and the Lebanon War. It has also been used by terrorist organizations, such as Hezbollah and Hamas, to launch attacks against Israel and other targets. The Scud missile has been mentioned in several United Nations resolutions, including United Nations Security Council Resolution 598 and United Nations Security Council Resolution 660.

Design_and_Development

The Scud missile was designed by the Soviet Union's Makeyev OKB design bureau, which was led by Viktor Makeyev. The missile uses a liquid-fuel rocket engine and has a range of up to 300 kilometers. The Scud missile is guided by a inertial guidance system and can deliver a warhead weighing up to 1,000 kilograms. The missile has been upgraded several times since its introduction, with new versions featuring improved guidance systems and increased range. The Scud missile has been compared to other ballistic missiles, such as the Pershing II and the Patriot missile, in terms of its accuracy and reliability. The Scud missile has also been mentioned in several NATO reports, including the NATO Parliamentary Assembly's report on ballistic missile defense.

Operational_History

The Scud missile has been used in several conflicts around the world, including the Iran-Iraq War, the Gulf War, and the Yugoslav Wars. The missile was used by Iraq to launch attacks against Israel and Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War, and was also used by Yugoslavia to launch attacks against NATO targets during the Kosovo War. The Scud missile has also been used by North Korea to launch attacks against South Korea and Japan. The Scud missile has been mentioned in several United States Congress hearings, including the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services's hearing on ballistic missile defense. The Scud missile has also been mentioned in several European Union resolutions, including the European Parliament's resolution on non-proliferation.

Variants

There have been several variants of the Scud missile developed over the years, including the Scud-A, Scud-B, and Scud-C. The Scud-D is a more advanced version of the missile, featuring a solid-fuel rocket engine and a range of up to 700 kilometers. The Hwasong-5 and Hwasong-6 are North Korean variants of the Scud missile, featuring improved guidance systems and increased range. The Shahab-1 and Shahab-2 are Iranian variants of the Scud missile, featuring improved accuracy and reliability. The Scud missile has been compared to other ballistic missiles, such as the SS-20 Saber and the SS-23 Spider, in terms of its range and accuracy.

Specifications

The Scud missile has a length of 11.25 meters and a diameter of 0.88 meters. It has a launch weight of 4,400 kilograms and a range of up to 300 kilometers. The missile has a ceiling of 50 kilometers and a speed of up to Mach 5. The Scud missile is guided by a inertial guidance system and can deliver a warhead weighing up to 1,000 kilograms. The missile has been used by several countries, including Russia, North Korea, Iran, and Syria, and has played a significant role in several military conflicts, including the Iran-Iraq War and the Gulf War. The Scud missile has been mentioned in several international treatys, including the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty and the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. Category:Ballistic missiles