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SAM 205 Missile

The development of surface-to-air missile (SAM) V-300 air defense system S-25 began in EDO SA Lavochkin in September 1950, which received a rocket factory index "205". This missile was designed to destroy enemy aircraft flying at altitudes of 20-25 km and at speeds of up to 1000 km / h. Its design was completed by the end of February 1951.

Single-stage rocket was assembled in a "duck" and was equipped with four-chambered liquid-jet engine (LRE) A.M.Isaeva design with pressure fuel system. Wings of the type PK-2 and air and the direction of the elevators are located in two mutually perpendicular planes. Body - body rotation of a large extension with a well streamlined nose and tail. Warhead - high-explosive action. The launch was carried out vertically from the special launch pad. Targeting was carried out by ground radar radio beam guidance of B-200.

In the scheme of the first missiles were successfully solved the complex problems of sustainable and controllable flight. In 1951-1955 years in the State Central range missile flight tests were "205". The first launch took place on 25 July 1951 and April 26, 1953 for the first time in Soviet anti-aircraft missile, "205" was struck by the plane Tu-4 target.

It is in mass production from April 1952 to 1954, released in 2313 pieces. Ballistic missiles provide the necessary characteristics of the affected area in a predetermined height range and high accuracy of hits. Adopting the air defense of the USSR in 1953. The development, testing and implementation of a series of missiles "205" ahead of similar work in the US for about 3-4 years.

Modifications: SAM "206" with single-chamber engine (fuel supply using powder pressure accumulator); warhead cumulative effects. Development began in 1951. Tests were carried out in 1953

SAM "207". Developed in 1952, improved combat and operational characteristics (warhead - cumulative effects; engine - the cut-off 2 cameras, which extended the active part of the flight, two-component fuel). Tests were carried out in 1953

SAM "207 A"

The missile was intended to destroy enemy aircraft speed in a wide range of altitudes. Used in combination with the station B-200 air defense system S-25. SAM "207A" - modification of the production of rockets "205" and "207". Warheads - the cumulative effect of increased power. The engine - a single-chamber liquid rocket engine (LRE) with the air pressure accumulator (VAD). Two-component fuel.

The new missile has been achieved further improvement in combat and operational characteristics. Developed in 1953-1954 GG Tested in 1955 It was adopted by the Soviet air defense missiles and replaced by "205".

SAM "206"

It was developed in 1955 on the basis of serial SAM "207A". Armed with special weapons. Production tests carried out in 1956. The use of missiles, "215" has increased the efficiency of the C-25 shooting on group goals, ie, We were increased its tactical possibilities. Since 1957 - in service with the Soviet air defense missiles with "207A".

SAM "217"

The SAM "217" missile was intended to destroy enemy aircraft speed in a wide range of altitudes. It was used in combination with the station B-200 air defense system S-25. Development began in 1956, with production tests carried out in 1958. The speed of the missile extended to hypersonic, and the warhead was directionally fragmentation.

SAM "217M" was developed in 1958 for the modernization of air defense systems S-25. Tests were carried out in 1959-1960. It expanded tactical possibilities set speed and altitude applications. It was adopted by the Soviet air defense system as the S-25Mp in 1961.

SAM "218" was developed in 1958-1961 based on "217M" missiles. Tests were carried out in 1962, is armed combat special (nuclear) charge. It was adopted by the Soviet air defense.