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A series of tests on the new R-29R SLBM conducted in the 1970's Soviet Union. R-29R would become the primary ballistic missile used by the Delta III SSBNs.

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Anonymous

A split second before they launch the missile lifts up a couple of inches, any idea what's causing that? Maybe when they release some mechanical clamps or something?

Anonymous

I think so, also the missile is positively buoyant.

Anonymous

Fascinating and also hilarious. Turns out ICBMs are hard. Amazing find Jive!

Anonymous

Was R-29R liquid or solid fuel?

Anonymous

Video said it was a "piston" that helped launch it. perhaps it was the Piston priming itself. Love soviet launch videos. They make me nostalgic to play KSP.

Paul D Berkebile

The missiles that were launched from the surface contraption didn't get that slight nudge upward.

Anonymous

Are they testing only the ejector system of the tube? The rockets seem to fly only to a short height and then fall; does this mean the rockets failed?