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SS-21 Scarab

missile
Also known as: Scarab
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The SS-21 Scarab is a Soviet tactical ballistic missile with a range of approximately 75 miles. It is a "dual-capable" missile, meaning it can be armed with either conventional or nuclear warheads. Developed by the Soviet Union, it was fielded from the 1970s onwards. Unlike strategic missiles designed for long-range nuclear attacks, the SS-21 Scarab was intended for battlefield use.123

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