👉 Academy missiles, also known as Scud-Bs or Scud-Cs, are a series of intermediate-range ballistic missiles developed and produced by the Soviet Union. First tested in 1971, these missiles were designed primarily for strategic deterrence and were intended to target U.S. cities and military installations. The Academy missile family includes several variants, such as the Scud-B (SS-19), Scud-C (SS-20), and Scud-D (SS-24), each with varying ranges and payloads. They were notable for their use of solid-fuel rockets, making them relatively easy to produce and deploy, although they were less accurate than later intercontinental ballistic missiles. The missiles played a significant role in the Cold War's strategic balance, contributing to both deterrence and the arms race.
