👉 Cemetery missiles, also known as "cemetery launchers," were a type of short-range ballistic missile developed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War era. These missiles were designed to target military installations, command centers, and other strategic locations within a 30-kilometer radius of the cemetery, hence the name. They were launched from mobile launchers and utilized a simple two-stage design, with the first stage providing initial propulsion and the second stage delivering the warhead. The missiles were relatively inexpensive to produce and could be deployed quickly, making them a versatile and cost-effective option for the Soviet military. Despite their limitations in range and accuracy, cemetery missiles played a significant role in the Soviet Union's defensive strategy against potential U.S. nuclear attacks during the arms race.
