👉 The Cottage Missiles, also known as the "Cottage Bomber" or "Missile in a House," were a series of Soviet surface-to-air missiles developed and deployed primarily during the Cold War, particularly in the 1960s. These missiles were designed to be launched from improvised launch sites, often from buildings or other structures within range, making them difficult to detect and intercept. Their compact size and relatively low cost allowed for a large number of units to be produced and deployed, significantly enhancing the Soviet Union's air defense capabilities. The Cottage Missiles were equipped with a short-range, mid-range, and long-range variant, providing layered protection against both surface-to-air and air-to-air threats.
