Scud Ballistic Missile and Launch Systems 1955-2005

The Scud missile was developed as the centerpiece of Soviet plans to fight nuclear war in the heart of Europe.
However, it was never used in its intended role and has instead become a symbol of the changing nature of warfare in the aftermath of the Cold War. Saddam Hussein's Iraqi armed forces were almost helpless in the face of the Coalition forces in the 1991 Gulf War; the only weapon that Iraq could use to injure the Coalition forces was its arsenal of Scud missiles.
This book explores the development and variants of the missile and its launch systems, its proliferation outside of the West, and its role in conflicts around the world.

Steven J Zaloga has published numerous books and articles dealing with modern military technology. His main area of interest is military affairs in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe in World War II, and he has also written extensively on American armored forces. He lives in Maryland, USA.
Jim Laurier is a freelance illustrator in a wide variety of fields. Jim has a keen interest in military subjects and is a Fellow member of the New York Society of Illustrators.
Lee Ray has over ten years' experience in computer graphics and 3D design, primarily in the video games industry. He enjoys all areas of digital illustration.

Introduction
R-11: The Scud A
The Scud Name
The Scud at Sea
R-17: The Scud B
Scud Improvements
Scud Warheads
Scud B: The Secret Variants
Scud Organization
Launching the Scud
Warsaw Pact Scuds
Scud Proliferation
The Scud at War: Egypt
The Scud at War: Iraq
The Scud at War: Other Conflicts
The Scud at War: Afghanistan
Scud Proliferation: North Korea
Scud Replacements
Futher Reading
Color Plate Commentary
Index