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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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r29r testing final.mp4

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Alan Massey

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?

Aaron Amick

yea, I saw that too. I'm not sure what causes that.

OSSUS MAXXIMUS

I think so, also the missile is positively buoyant.

Ben Dean

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

Whitzwolf

Was R-29R liquid or solid fuel?

Stormy the noisypegasus

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.

Alan Massey

Not enough boosters for KSP!! :)

Paul D Berkebile

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

Whitzwolf

that explains a lot of failures and casualties then

pat.h.n123456789@gmail.com

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?