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The Soviet R-7 rocket was the world's first Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) and went onto to create the world's most successful space launcher. The basic design of the rocket has not changed greatly over the years, with the main changes between the various types of rockets in the R-7 family being the addition of extra upper stages.

All the rockets consist of a core to which are straped four rockets. For the Vostok rockets, an upper stage is added. For the Voskhod and Soyuz rockets, a larger upper stage is added. Finally for the Molniya rockets, a third stage is added.

The rockets in the R-7 family that were launched are:


R-7
R-7
R-7 ICBM
Stages
1Engines1 * RD-107
4 *
Thrust901 kN
ISP sec
Burn time104-130 sec
FuelsKerosene T-1
LOX
2Engines1 * RD-108
Thrust267 kN
Burn time285-320 sec
FuelsPU/AP
Payload3-5 megaton
thermonuclear
Deployment
First OperationalJanuary 20, 1960
Launches31
Removed from Servicemid 1960s
Specifications
Maximum Speed6700 m/s
Maximum Range10,100 km
Maximum Alitude1,100 km
Accuracy2.5-5.0 km