R-26 (missile)
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Development
Design of the R-26 was initiated to develop a light liquid propellant powered ICBM. Designs received approval in 1960, but prior to flight tests were cancelled by the government in 1962.
The missile was revealed during a Red Square parade in November 1964, where it was misidentified as an R-9 Desna. However, the program had already been cancelled and the error was not rectified.
Operators
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- The Strategic Rocket Forces were to be the only operator of the R-26, but it was cancelled before entry into service.
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