OTR-21 Tochka-U tactical ballistic missile on diasplay (Kamensk-Shakhtinsky)

Russia / Rostov / Kamensk-Shakhtinskiy / Kamensk-Shakhtinsky
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OTR-21 Tochka is a Soviet tactical ballistic missile. Its GRAU designation is 9K79; its NATO reporting name is SS-21 Scarab. It is transported in a 9P129 vehicle and raised prior to launch. It uses an inertial guidance system.

The OTR-21 forward deployment to East Germany began in 1981, replacing the earlier Luna-M series of unguided artillery rockets.
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Coordinates:   48°17'54"N   40°17'57"E
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