R-21 Spearhead

GPTKB entity

Statements (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:Mikoyan-Gurevich
gptkbp:conflict Cold War naval engagements
gptkbp:controls Kh-15 and Kh-22 missiles
gptkbp:countermeasures active and passive
gptkbp:deployment aircraft carriers and naval vessels
gptkbp:design anti-ship warfare
gptkbp:developer 1960s
gptkbp:diameter 0.9 meters
gptkbp:enemy nuclear or conventional
gptkbp:engine_type liquid-fueled rocket engine
gptkbp:exported_to some allied nations
gptkbp:features subsonic and supersonic capabilities
gptkbp:fighting_style limited
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1965
gptkbp:guidance_system active radar homing
inertial and terminal guidance
gptkbp:historical_significance early anti-ship missile development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label R-21 Spearhead
gptkbp:influence subsequent missile designs
gptkbp:is_aimed_at surface ships
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Tu-16_bomber
gptkbp:launched underwing pylons
gptkbp:length 8.5 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Mikoyan
gptkbp:notable_feature high speed
gptkbp:operational_area limited in Cold War
gptkbp:operational_history limited deployment in Soviet Navy.
gptkbp:operational_range 300 km
gptkbp:range up to 300 km
gptkbp:retirement_year 1990s
gptkbp:role gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:services 1970s
gptkbp:speed gptkb:Mach_3.0
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:stealth_features limited
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Kh-22
gptkb:Kh-22_missile_program
gptkbp:type gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:weight 3,000 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 4.5 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:R-22_Spearhead
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5