9K72 "Elbrus" (SS-1c "Scud-B") Tactical Ballistic Missile

The 8K14 (was later redesignated 9K72 "Elbrus") is a single-stage, short-range tactical ballistic missile, using storable liquid propellants. It is transported, and fired from a MAZ-543 wheeled (8x8) chassis. The "Scud" was designed for targets such as marshaling areas, major storage dumps, and airfields. The MAZ-543 chassis gives the "Scud" missile system greater road mobility and still preserves a great choice in selecting off-road firing positions. "Scud" took part in Iraq-Iran war and other local conflicts. In "Desert Storm" Iraq attacked with "Scud" Israel and Saudi Arabia.
"Scud"-B have a rudimentary inertial guidance system using three gyroscopes and carry warheads: HE (8F44, 982 kg), chemical or nuclear (9N33) warheads.

Museum acquired the 9M72 missile with training version of the 9N33 nuclear 100 kT warhead (without MAZ-543 chassis) on November, 1999.

Rocket Technical Data

Empty Weight: 2,076 kg
Operational Weight: 5,862 kg
Length: 11.164 m
Wingspan: 1.800 m
Diameter: 0.884 m
Maximum Range: 270 km
Circular Error Probable: 450 m

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9N33 nuclear warhead

Engine

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