👉 The Butt missiles, also known as the "Butt" or "Butt-Bomb," were a series of short-range ballistic missiles developed by the United States during the Cold War. These missiles were designed for tactical use, primarily targeting high-value military and political figures within the Soviet Union and its allies. Unlike their larger, intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), Butt missiles had a range of approximately 100 to 200 kilometers and were intended for rapid deployment and close-quarters strikes. They utilized a simpler design, with a single-stage solid rocket motor, making them easier and cheaper to produce. However, their limited range and payload capacity made them less effective against larger military installations or strategic targets, and they were largely decommissioned by the late 1980s as nuclear arsenals shifted focus to more advanced and versatile systems.
