Texas Tech University

Soviet missile with suitcase launch pad

Museum Object Item Number: 403museum2270
Pages
1
Media Type
Museum Object
Physical Location
Language(s)
English
General Note
Soviet designed heat-seeking missile launched from a ramp attached to a suitcase. These first appeared in Vietnam in 1972.

Perma Link
https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=403museum2270

Citation
Soviet missile with suitcase launch pad, 403museum2270. No Date, Chuck Carlock Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=403museum2270, Accessed 24 Jan 2026.

Pub Credit Line
403museum2270, Chuck Carlock Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University

Added: 07 Feb 2006 [Updated: 07 Feb 2006]