R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 1
Launch Successful
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Dec. 16, 1965, 2:09 p.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
Dec. 16, 1965, 2:09 p.m. - Dec. 16, 1965, 2:09 p.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Dec. 16, 1965, 2:09 p.m. - Dec. 16, 1965, 2:09 p.m.
Missile equipped with the 8F021 warhead
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