R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 6
Launch Failure
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Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
Nov. 2, 1966, 12:45 a.m. - Nov. 2, 1966, 12:45 a.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Nov. 2, 1966, 12:45 a.m. - Nov. 2, 1966, 12:45 a.m.
Missile equipped with the 8F021 warhead
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