R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 12
Launch Successful
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Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
Aug. 8, 1967, 4:05 p.m. - Aug. 8, 1967, 4:05 p.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Aug. 8, 1967, 4:05 p.m. - Aug. 8, 1967, 4:05 p.m.
Missile equipped with the 8F021 warhead
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