R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 4
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Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
May 19, 1966, 7:30 p.m. - May 19, 1966, 7:30 p.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
May 19, 1966, 7:30 p.m. - May 19, 1966, 7:30 p.m.
Missile equipped with the 8F021 warhead
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