R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 16
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Launch Window
Oct. 28, 1967, 1:15 p.m. - Oct. 28, 1967, 1:15 p.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Oct. 28, 1967, 1:15 p.m. - Oct. 28, 1967, 1:15 p.m.
Missile equipped with the 8F021 warhead
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