OGCh 21

R-36O 8K69

The R-36O was the only orbiting military nuclear weapon ever deployed, although in order to remain legal under international treaties it was a 'fractional orbital' weapon. Although American infrared early warning satellites invalidated the 'surprise attack' component of the concept, 18 missiles were operational from 1969 to 1983.

Height

32.6 m

Diameter

3 m

Stages

2

Recorded launches

21

First flight

1965-07-28