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The Soviet R-7 rocket was the world's first Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) and went onto to create the world's most successful space launcher. The basic design of the rocket has not changed greatly over the years, with the main changes between the various types of rockets in the R-7 family being the addition of extra upper stages.
All the rockets consist of a core to which are straped four rockets. For the Vostok rockets, an upper stage is added. For the Voskhod and Soyuz rockets, a larger upper stage is added. Finally for the Molniya rockets, a third stage is added.
The rockets in the R-7 family that were launched are:
- R-7
- Molniya 8K78
- Vostok 8K72
- Vostok 8K72K
- R-7A
- Vostok 8A92
- Voskhod 11A57
- Molniya 8K78M
- Vostok 8A92M
- Vostok 11A510
- Soyuz 11A511
- Soyuz 11A511L
- Soyuz 11A511M
- Soyuz 11A511U
- Soyuz 11A511U2
- Soyuz 11A511U/Ikar
- Soyuz 11A511U/Fregat
- Soyuz FG
| R-7 | ||
|---|---|---|
 R-7 ICBM |
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| Stages | ||
| 1 | Engines | 1 * RD-107 4 * |
| Thrust | 901 kN | |
| ISP | sec | |
| Burn time | 104-130 sec | |
| Fuels | Kerosene T-1 LOX |
|
| 2 | Engines | 1 * RD-108 |
| Thrust | 267 kN | |
| Burn time | 285-320 sec | |
| Fuels | PU/AP | |
| Payload | 3-5 megaton thermonuclear |
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| Deployment | ||
| First Operational | January 20, 1960 | |
| Launches | 31 | |
| Removed from Service | mid 1960s | |
| Specifications | ||
| Maximum Speed | 6700 m/s | |
| Maximum Range | 10,100 km | |
| Maximum Alitude | 1,100 km | |
| Accuracy | 2.5-5.0 km | |
