What does Scud stand for?
SCUD
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| SCUD | Subsonic Cruise Unarmed Decoy |
| SCUD | Schools Clean Up Day (Australia) |
| SCUD | Scattered Cumulus Under Deck (meteorology) |
| SCUD | Western Name for Early Soviet Missile Series |
Which is longest range missile in the world?
ICBMs by country
| S No. | Name | Max range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RS-28 Sarmat | 18,000 km |
| 2 | BZhRK Barguzin | 12,600 km |
| 3 | R-36M2 Voevoda | 11,000 km (or 16,000 km with a single warhead) |
| 4 | UR-100N UTTKh | 10,000 km |
How far can a Scud missile travel?
Scud missile
| Scud | |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single-stage liquid-fuel |
| Operational range | 180 km (110 mi) Scud A 300 km (190 mi) Scud B 600 km (370 mi) Scud C 700 km (430 mi) Scud D |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4, 1.7 km/s (1.1 mi/s) |
| Guidance system | inertial guidance, Scud-D adds DSMAC terminal guidance |
How big can a Scud get?
5-20mm long
Although most scuds live in the ocean, over 100 species are found in freshwater. Scuds range from 5-20mm long. They are most easy to recognize by their comma-like body shape, which is strongly flattened from side to side. Scuds have 2 pairs of antennae and 7 pairs of legs.
What is a Scud missile?
The Scud family of short-range, liquid-fueled missiles has now proliferated around the world and serves as the basis for many other missile designs, under the household name, ‘Scud.’ R-17 “Scud A” missile on a mobile launcher.
When did the Scud A enter service?
A submarine launched version of the Scud entered service in 1959 on board the Zulu-class submarine. It was the same dimensions of the Scud A and carried the same 50 kT warhead. The Zulu-class submarines could only carry two missiles in the sail and had to surface before the missiles could be launched.
How many Scud-B missiles have been intercepted by Patriot missiles?
As of October 2016, there were 85 confirmed interceptions using Patriot missiles. In addition to Scud-B missiles, there is a report of a single Scud-C missile launched on 6 June 2015 at Al-Salil Military Base.
What is a Scud A?
Although generally Scuds carry conventional explosives, the ‘Scud A’ was originally developed for the purpose of carrying a nuclear warhead. The R-11M ‘Scud A’ entered into service in 1955. The ‘Scud A’ was 10.3 m long and had a diameter of 0.88 m. The missile had a range of 190 km and was accurate to about three km CEP.