pairs of dogs to altitudes above 450 km.

Description

The R-5 was a single-stage Medium Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM) with a range of 1200 km. Using 92% ethanol for fuel and liquid oxygen as an oxidizer, the rocket had a dry weight of 4030 kg (fueled, 28900 kg) and carried a detachable reentry vehicle with a payload capacity of 1000 kg. Quickly upgraded to the nuclear-capable

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