Under development during 1959-1965. In armaments 1965-1989. TsKBEM design bureau, formerly OKB-1 was a prime developer. (78)

R-9A tech dossier:

Number of stages
2
Length of the vehicle

24.3 meters

Diameter
2.68 meters
Weight (fueled)
80.4 tons
Fuel
Kerosene
Oxidizer Liquid oxygen
First launch May 1961
Launch sites Baikonur

Flight range:
10,000 - 12,000 km

 

launch

launch

launch

The launch of the R-9 ICBM from silo launch facility in Baikonur. Credit: NPO Energomash

R-9 monument

The R-9 ICBM. Copyright © 2001 by Anatoly Zak

Tail section of the R-9 ICBM. Copyright © 2001 by Anatoly Zak

The RD-111 engine, which powered the first stage of the R-9 missile. Copyright © 2002 by Anatoly Zak