Scud Missile
Scud Missile
The Scud is a Russian designed surface to surface missile. With a range of approximately 300km carrying a 5,900kg warhead. Initially it entered service in 1962. Since then thousands have been built in Russia and abroad with large numbers being used in Afghanistan, the Gulf and various other conflicts.
The Scud at Spadeadam is utilised for Time Sensitive Targeting (TST). This involves the Scud and its convoy of command vehicles being positioned at one of several nominated locations around the base. The Scud can then be set up in various configurations such as loading, launching or in a hide. It is then the task of the aircrew to find the site and identify it whilst they are airborne.
Further information on the equipment maintained at RAF Spadeadam can be found in the links below.
Scud Missile