1. AA series (Air-to-Air)
2. ABM series (Anti-Ballistic-Missile)
3. AS series (Air-to-Surface)
4. AT series (Anti-Tank)
5. SA series (Surface-to-Air)
6. SA-N series (Surface-to-Air (Naval))
7. SS series (Surface-to-Surface)
8. SSC series (Surface-to-Surface (Coastal))
9. SS-N series (Surface-to-Surface (Naval))
10. SUW-N series (Surface-to-Under-Water (Naval))
11. FRAS series (Free Rocket Anti-Submarine)
12. FROG series (Free Rocket Over Ground)
13. SL series (Space Launch vehicles)

From 1954 to 1962, the first version discovered, used the standard basic designation, while after 1962, the first version was considered a prototype, and until deployment of the system was expected, they were indicated by adding an X to the designation.

When subsequent versions were detected, the first version became the 'A' model, while the next was 'B', and so on. This is still used, especially for air-launched missiles (USAF influence).

Parallel to that, the first identified version was often called 'mod 1' for '1st modification', while the second became 'mod 2', and so on. This system is mainly used for ground/sea-launched missiles (US Army/USN influence).

Sometimes very unusual designations are used, like the 'A-2-2' or 'SS-12M', probably because rules have to be broken. :)

NATO used basically the same both rules to distinguish versions of a basic design, even though their letters don't necessary correspond with the equivalent US designation of a version. Also, originally the second identified version became the 'A' model, and the first did not use an added letter. That was later changed, so that the first identified, basic version, is now the 'A' model (in accordance with the US joint designation system). Combinations are also possible, like the 'Bear F mod 3' is the third sub-version of the 'Bear F', itself the sixth version of the 'Bear' family.

AA series (Air-to-Air)

AA-1

NATO Reporting Name 'Alkali'; build by Grushin/Tomashevitch (ex OKB-2); SAR guided;
AA-1 / AA-1 mod 1 / AA-1a - prototype designation K-5; service designation RS-2U;
AA-1 mod 2 / AA-1b - prototype designation K-5M; service designation RS-2US; (also reported as K-51);
AA-1 mod 3 -
AA-1 mod 4 -
AA-1 mod 5 -
AA-1 mod 6 -
also reported as RIL and R-2L;

AA-2

NATO Reporting Name 'Atoll'; built by Torpov/Lyapin/Vympel (ex OKB-134);
AA-2 - prototype designation K-13; service designation R-3A; developed as Product 310; IR guided;
AA-2a - prototype designation K-13T; service designation R-3S; IR guided;
AA-2b -
AA-2c - prototype designation K-13R; service designation R-3R; developed as Product 320; SAR guided;
AA-2d - prototype designation K-13M; service designation R-13M; developed as Product 380; IR guided;
AA-2 - service designation R-13M1; IR guided; canard control; revised shape;
AA-2-2 - also known as 'Advanced Atoll'; SAR guided; maybe the designation 'SB-06' was assigned;

AA-3

NATO Reporting Name 'Anab'; built by Bisnovat/Molniya (ex OKB-4); SAR and IR guided versions;
AA-3 - prototype designation K-8; service designation R-8;
AA-3 - service designation R-8M;
AA-3 - service designation R-8M1;
AA-3 - service designation R-8M2; redesignated R-98;
AA-3-2 - also known as 'Advanced Anab'; service designation R-98RM; SAR guided;
AA-3-2 - also known as 'Advanced Anab'; service designation R-98TM; IR guided;

AA-4

NATO Reporting Name 'Awl'; developed by Mikoyan-Gurevich; prototype designation K-9; AR guided; displayed on E-152 prototype; also reported as K-155;

AA-5

NATO Reporting Name 'Ash'; built by Bisnovat/Molniya (ex OKB-4);
AA-5 - prototype designation K-80; service designation R-4R; SAR guided;
AA-5 - prototype designation K-80; service designation R-4T; IR guided;
AA-5 - prototype designation K-80M; service designation R-4RM; SAR guided;
AA-5 - prototype designation K-80M; service designation R-4TM; IR guided;

AA-6

NATO Reporting Name 'Acrid'; built by Bisnovat/Molniya (ex OKB-4); developed as Product 46;
AA-6 - service designation R-40R; SAR guided;
AA-6 - service designation R-40T; IR guided;
AA-6 - service designation R-40D1; improved configuration;
AA-6 - service designation R-40RD; SAR guided;
AA-6 - service designation R-40TD; IR guided;

AA-7

NATO Reporting Name 'Apex'; built by Bisnovat/Molniya (ex OKB-4) or by Torpov/Lyapin/Vympel (ex OKB-134) (?); also known as 'Saphir';
AA-7a - prototype designation K-23R; service designation R-23R; developed as Product 340; SAR guided;
AA-7b - prototype designation K-23T; service designation R-23T; developed as Product 360; IR guided;
AA-7 - service designation R-24R; developed as Product 140; SAR guided;
AA-7 - service designation R-24T; developed as Product 160; IR guided;

AA-8

NATO Reporting Name 'Aphid'; built by Bisnovat/Molniya (ex OKB-4); maybe developed as Product 62 (?);
AA-8 - prototype designation K-60; service designation R-60; IR guided;
AA-8 - prototype designation K-60M; service designation R-60M; IR guided; increased range;
AA-8 - service designation R-60MK; IR guided; export version;
AA-8 - service designation R-60T; IR guided;
AA-8 - service designation R-60R (?); SAR guided (?);

AA-9

NATO Reporting Name 'Amos' built by Bisnovat/Molniya (ex OKB-4) or by Torpov/Lyapin/Vympel (ex OKB-134) (?);
AA-9 - service designation R-33; developed as Product 410; SAR guided;
AA-9 - also known as 'Improved Amos'; service designation R-33E; redesignated R-37 (?); AR guided;

AA-10

NATO Reporting Name 'Alamo'; built by Bisnovat/Molniya (ex OKB-4) or by Torpov/Lyapin/Vympel (ex OKB-134) (?);
AA-10a - service designation R-27R1; developed as Product 470; SAR guided; short range;
AA-10b - service designation R-27T1; IR guided; short range;
AA-10c - service designation R-27RE; SAR guided; long range;
AA-10d - service designation R-27TE; IR guided; long range;
AA-10 - service designation R-27AE; AR guided; long range;
AA-10 - service designation R-27ME; SAR guided; long range;
AA-10 - service designation R-27P; PRH guided; ARM; short range;

AA-11

NATO Reporting Name 'Archer'; designed by Molniya (ex OKB-4); built by Vympel (ex OKB-134); IR guided; also known as AKU-72 (?); maybe developed as Product 62 (?); sometimes referred to by Vympel as RMD (Short Range Missile);
AA-11 - service designation R-73A;
AA-11 - service designation R-73M1;
AA-11 - service designation R-73E; extended range;
AA-11 - service designation R-73M2; extended range;

AA-12

NATO Reporting Name 'Adder'; the nickname 'AMRAAMski' is often used; built by Vympel (ex OKB-134); prototype designation RRV-AE or AAM-AE (export version); service designation R-77 (?); developed as Product 170; INS mid course and AR guided;

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ABM-1

NATO Reporting Name 'Galosh';
ABM-1 / ABM-1 mod 1 / ABM-1a - service designation A-30 (?); previously designated 'SA-7'; "upper-tier" (exoatmospheric); with nuclear warhead;
ABM-1 mod 2 / ABM-1b - service designation A-50 (?); previously designated 'SH-4'; "upper-tier" (exoatmospheric); with nuclear warhead; advanced version;

ABM-2

NATO Reporting Name unknown (?);

ABM-3

NATO Reporting Name 'Gazelle';
ABM-X-3 - previously designated 'SH-08';
ABM-3 - service designation A-135 (?); "lower-tier" (endoatmospheric); with nuclear warhead;

ABM-4

NATO Reporting Name unknown; previously designated 'SH-11'; maybe unofficial designation;

AS-1

NATO Reporting Name 'Kennel'; build by OKB MiG; developed as Project 'Sopka'; service designation KS-1 'Komet III'; previously designated 'Type 19'; launched from Tu-16 'Badger B';

AS-2

NATO Reporting Name 'Kipper'; build by OKB MiG; AR guided; launched from Tu-16 'Badger C';
AS-2 - service designation K-10;
AS-2 - service designation K-10S;
AS-2 - service designation K-10M; with (200 Kt to 600 Kt) nuclear warhead;
AS-2 - service designation RSL-1;

AS-3

NATO Reporting Name 'Kangaroo'; build by OKB MiG; service designation Kh-20; launched from Tu-20 'Bear B', 'Bear C'; with (800 Kt to 3 MT) nuclear warhead;

AS-4

NATO Reporting Name 'Kitchen'; designed by Raduga; launched from Tu-22M 'Backfire B', Tu-20 'Bear G', Tu-22 'Blinder B';
AS-4a - service designation Kh-22 'Burya' (?); with (200 Kt ?, 500 Kt ? or 1 Mt ?) nuclear warhead;
AS-4b - service designation Kh-22N; anti-ship version;
AS-4c - service designation Kh-22MP; PRH guided; ARM;

AS-5

NATO Reporting Name 'Kelt'; build by OKB MiG; launched from Tu-16 'Badger C mod', 'Badger G';
AS-5a - service designation KS-11; anti-ship version with (350 Kt to 500 Kt ? or 1 Mt ?) nuclear warhead;
AS-5b - service designation KSR-2M; AR guided; conventional anti-ship version;
AS-5c - ?; service designation KSR-2P; PRH guided; ARM;

AS-6

NATO Reporting Name 'Kingfish'; build by Raduga; launched from Tu-16 'Badger G mod';
AS-6a - service designation Kh-26; with (350 Kt to 1 Mt ?, 100 Kt to 500 Kt ?, or 200 Kt) nuclear warhead;
AS-6b - service designation KSR-5N; AR guided;
AS-6 - service designation KSR-5P; PRH guided; ARM;
AS-6 - service designation KSR-5NM; PRH guided; loitering ARM;

AS-7

NATO Reporting Name 'Kerry'; build by Zvezda; command guided;
AS-7 - service designation Kh-23 'Grom' (?);
AS-7 - service designation Kh-23M; for Su-17 series;
AS-7 - service designation KhA-23; for Su-17R;
AS-7 - service designation Kh-66 'Grom' (?);

AS-8

NATO Reporting Name not assigned; redesignated AT-6 'Spiral';

AS-9

NATO Reporting Name 'Kyle'; designed by Zvezda;
AS-X-9 - prototypes;
AS-9 - service designation Kh-28; PRH guided; ARM;
AS-9 - service designation Kh-28E; PRH guided; ARM;

AS-10

NATO Reporting Name 'Karen'; designed by Zvezda;
AS-X-10 - prototypes;
AS-10 - service designation Kh-25;

AS-11

NATO Reporting Name 'Kilter'; designed by Zvezda; launched from Su-24 'Fencer'
AS-11 - service designation Kh-58; PRH guided; ARM;
AS-11 - service designation Kh-58A; AR guided;
AS-11 - service designation Kh-58U (?);

AS-12

NATO Reporting Name 'Kegler'; build by Zvezda;
AS-X-12 - prototypes;
AS-12 - service designation Kh-25ML; laser guided;
AS-12 - service designation Kh-25MP; PRH guided; ARM;
AS-12 - service designation Kh-25MR; radio command guided;
AS-12 - service designation Kh-25MT; EO/TV guided;
AS-12 - service designation Kh-25MK; export version;
AS-12 - service designation Kh-27; PRH guided; ARM;

AS-13

NATO Reporting Name 'Kingbolt'; maybe originally 'Kingpost' (?); build by Raduga;
AS-X-13 - prototypes;
AS-13 - service designation Kh-59; EO/TV guided;
AS-13 - service designation Kh-59A; anti-ship version;

AS-14

NATO Reporting Name 'Kedge'; build by Vympel;
AS-14a - service designation Kh-29L; laser guided;
AS-14b - service designation Kh-29T; EO/TV guided;
AS-14 - service designation Kh-29ML; laser guided;
AS-14 - service designation Kh-29MT; EO/TV guided;
AS-14 - service designation Kh-29MP; PRH guided; ARM;

AS-15

NATO Reporting Name 'Kent'; build by Raduga; ALCM; launched from Tu-142 'Bear H', Tu-160 'Blackjack'; naval version is 'SS-N-21' 'Sampson'; coastal version is 'SSC-X-4';
AS-15 - service designation Kh-55A; with (250 Kt) nuclear warhead;
AS-15 - service designation Kh-65SE;
AS-15 - service designation RKV-15B;

AS-16

NATO Reporting Name 'Kickback'; build by Raduga; SRAM;
AS-X-16 - prototypes;
AS-16 - service designation Kh-15; INS guided;
AS-16 - service designation Kh-15P; PRH guided; ARM;
AS-16 - service designation Kh-15A; anti-ship version;
AS-16 - service designation Kh-15S;
AS-16 - service designation RKV-500B INS guided;

AS-17

NATO Reporting Name 'Krypton'; built by Zvezda;
AS-X-17 - prototypes;
AS-17 - service designation Kh-31P; PRH guided; ARM;
AS-17 - service designation Kh-31A; AR guided;
AS-17 - anti-AWACS version;

AS-18

NATO Reporting Name 'Kazoo';
AS-X-18 - prototypes;
AS-18 - service designation Kh-59M;

AS-19

NATO Reporting Name 'Koala'; supersonic ALCM; coastal version is 'SSC-X-5'; naval version is 'SS-N-24' 'Scorpion';
AS-X-19 - prototypes; previously designated 'BL-10';
AS-19 -

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AT-1

NATO Reporting Name 'Snapper'; service designation 3M6 'Shmell';

AT-2

NATO Reporting Name 'Swatter';
AT-2a - command guided;
AT-2b - command guided; improved version;
AT-2c - SAL guided (?);

AT-3

NATO Reporting Name 'Sagger'; service designation 9M14M 'Miliutka'; with '9P110' rails, '9S414' guiding system , and '9Sh121' sight; wire guided;

AT-4

NATO Reporting Name 'Spigot'; service designation 9K-111 'Fagot';

AT-5

NATO Reporting Name 'Spandrel';

AT-6

NATO Reporting Name 'Spiral'; command guided; previously designated 'AS-8';

AT-7

NATO Reporting Name 'Saxhorn'; service name 'Metis';

AT-8

NATO Reporting Name 'Songster'; service name 'Cobra';

AT-9

NATO Reporting Name unknown, but the translated name 'Whirlwind' is often used instead; service name 'Vikhr'; laser guided;

AT-10

NATO Reporting Name unknown;

AT-11

NATO Reporting Name unknown;

AT-12

NATO Reporting Name unknown; service name 'Vikhr'; laser guided;

SA-1

NATO Reporting Name 'Guild';

SA-2

NATO Reporting Name 'Guideline'; command guided;
SA-2 - service designation KB-1; naval version is 'SA-N-2';
SA-2 - service designation V750VK; (V755M whole system);

SA-3

NATO Reporting Name 'Goa'; service designation S-125 'Neva' or 'Pechora'; command guided; naval version is 'SA-N-1';

SA-4

NATO Reporting Name 'Ganef'; service designation 9M8 'Krug'; command guided;

SA-5

NATO Reporting Name 'Gammon'; originally named 'Griffon', and before that known as 'Tallinn-System'; service designation S-200; SAR guided;

SA-6

NATO Reporting Name 'Gainful'; service designation ZRK-SD 'Kub'; command and SAR guided;

SA-7

NATO Reporting Name 'Galosh'; redesignated 'ABM-1';

SA-7

NATO Reporting Name 'Grail';
SA-7a - service designation 'Strela' 2; IR guided; naval version is 'SA-N-5';
SA-7b - service designation 'Strela' 2M; IR guided;

SA-8

NATO Reporting Name 'Gecko'; based on ZIL-375 TEL;
SA-8a - service designation 9M33 'Romb'; SAR guided; naval version is 'SA-N-4';
SA-8b - SAR guided;

SA-9

NATO Reporting Name 'Gaskin'; service designation 'Strela' 1; IR guided;

SA-10

NATO Reporting Name 'Grumble'; originally named 'Growler'; build by Almaz;
SA-10 - service designation S-300PMU1; SAR and AR guided; naval version is 'SA-N-6';
SA-10 - service designation S-300V; SAR and AR guided;

SA-11

NATO Reporting Name 'Gadfly'; service designation 9K37M1 'Buk'; SAR guided; sometimes also reported as 'Gang'; naval version is 'SA-N-7';

SA-12

NATO Reporting Names 'Gladiator' and 'Giant';
SA-X-12a - NATO Reporting Name 'Gladiator'; prototypes;
SA-12a - service designation 9M83; SAR guided;
SA-X-12b - NATO Reporting Name 'Giant'; prototypes;
SA-12b - service designation 9M82; SAR guided;

SA-13

NATO Reporting Name 'Gopher'; service designation 'Strela' 10M2; IR guided;

SA-14

NATO Reporting Name 'Gremlin'; service designation 'Strela' 3; IR guided; naval version is 'SA-N-8';

SA-15

NATO Reporting Name 'Gauntlet';
SA-X-15 - prototypes;
SA-15 - service name 'Tor'; SAR, command, and AR guided; naval version is 'SA-N-9';

SA-16

NATO Reporting Name 'Gimlet'; service designation 9K310 'Igla' 1; IR guided; naval version is 'SA-N-10';

SA-17

NATO Reporting Name unknown;

SA-18

NATO Reporting Name unknown;

SA-19

NATO Reporting Name 'Grisom'; service designation 9M311; command guided; naval version is 'SA-N-11'; service designation of the compete AA-system (including a pair of 30mm cannons) is 2S6;

SA-N-1

NATO Reporting Name 'Goa'; service designation S-125; service name 'Neva' or 'Pechora'; command guided; surface version is 'SA-3'; nuclear warhead; based on 'Kresta I', 'Kynda' class CG, 'Kanin', 'Kashin', 'Kashin Mod', 'SAM Kotlin' class DDG;

SA-N-2

NATO Reporting Name 'Guideline'; service designation KB-1; command guided; surface version is 'SA-2';

SA-N-3

NATO Reporting Name 'Goblet'; service designation V-611 (missile); service name 'Shtorm' (system); command and SAR guided; nuclear warhead possible; based on 'Kiev' class CVHG, 'Moskva' class 'CHG', 'Kara', 'Kresta II' class CG;

SA-N-4

NATO Reporting Name 'Gecko'; service designation 9M33 'Romb'; SAR guided; surface version is 'SA-8';

SA-N-5

NATO Reporting Name 'Grail';
SA-NX-5 - prototypes;
SA-N-5 - service designation 9M32 (missile); service name 'Strela 2M' (system); IR guided; surface version is 'SA-7';

SA-N-6

NATO Reporting Name 'Grumble'; surface version is 'SA-10';
SA-NX-6 - prototypes;
SA-N-6 - service designation 48N6E (missile); service name 'Fort' (?); SAR and AR guided; nuclear warhead is possible; based on 'Kirov' class CGN, 'Slava' class CG, tested on 'Azov' (No. 4 'Kara' class CG);

SA-N-7

NATO Reporting Name 'Gadfly'; service designation 9M36 'Uragan'; export name 'Shtil' or 'Smerch' (?); sometimes also reported as 'Gang'; surface version is 'SA-11';
SA-NX-7 - prototypes;
SA-N-7 - SAR guided; maybe with nuclear warhead ?; based on 'Sovremennyy' class DDG; tested on 'Provornyy' ('Kashin Mod' class DDG);

SA-N-8

NATO Reporting Name 'Gremlin'; based on 'Udaloy' class DDG;
SA-NX-8 - prototypes;
SA-N-8 - service designation 9M39 'Igla M'; IR guided; surface version is 'SA-14';
SA-N-8 - service designation 9M33 (?);

SA-N-9

NATO Reporting Name 'Gauntlet';
SA-NX-9 - prototypes;
SA-N-9 - service designation 9M330 'Kinzhal'; export name 'Klinok'; SAR, command, and AR guided; surface version is 'SA-15';

SA-N-10

NATO Reporting Name unknown;
SA-NX-10 - prototypes;
SA-N-10 - service designation 9M313; IR guided; surface version is 'SA-16';

SA-N-11

NATO Reporting Name 'Grisom';
SA-NX-11 - prototypes;
SA-N-11 - service designation 9M311 'Kashtan'; command guided; surface version is 'SA-19';

SS-1

NATO Reporting Names 'Scunner' and 'Scud'; mobile SRBM;
SS-1 / SS-1a - NATO Reporting Name 'Scunner'; service designation R-1; designed by Korolev; not sure if operational;
SS-1b - NATO Reporting Name 'Scud A'; based on German A4 (also known as V2); mobile SRBM based on JS-3 TEL or MAZ-543 TEL;
SS-1c - NATO Reporting Name 'Scud B'; service designation T-7B, R-17, R-300; with single nuclear (1 Kt to 10 Kt), chemical or HE warhead; mobile SRBM based on JS-3 TEL or MAZ-543 TEL;
SS-1d - NATO Reporting Name 'Scud C' or maybe 'Improved Scud'; maybe previously designated 'KY-3'; not deployed;

SS-2

NATO Reporting Name 'Sibling'; designed by Korolev; service designation R-2; advanced 'Scunner' version; mobile SRBM; probably not operational;

SS-3

NATO Reporting Name 'Shyster'; MRBM;

SS-4

NATO Reporting Name 'Sandal'; designed by Yangel; service designation R-12; IRBM; with single (500 Kt ?, 1 Mt ?, or 3 Mt ?) RV; modified 'SS-3' 'Shyster'; used as 'SL-7' space launch vehicle (with upper stage), also known as 'B-1' booster;

SS-5

NATO Reporting Name 'Skean'; service designation R-14; IRBM; used as 'SL-8' space launch vehicle, also known as 'C-1' booster;

SS-6

NATO Reporting Name 'Sapwood'; service designation R-7; designed by Korolev; with single RV; only 4 ICBM missiles operational; but used extensively as satellite launch vehicles 'SL-3' with the service name 'Vostok'; SL-4' with the service name 'Soyuz'; and 'SL-x' with the service name 'Voshod'; also known as 'A-booster';

SS-7

NATO Reporting Name 'Saddler'; designed by Yangel; service designation R-16; with single RV; ICBM;

SS-8

NATO Reporting Name 'Sasin'; with single RV; ICBM;

SS-9

NATO Reporting Name 'Scarp'; designed by Yangel; ICBM;
SS-9 / SS-9 mod 1 - with single RV; also used as 2-stage satellite launcher from Baikonur/Tyuratam; designated 'SL-11'; service name 'Tsyklon'; also known as 'F-1' booster;
SS-9 mod 2 - with single RV;
SS-9 mod 3 - also known as FOBS (Fractional Orbital Bombardment System); based at Tyuratam; also used as 4-stage satellite launcher from Baikonur/Tyuratam; designated 'SL-11'; service name 'Tsyklon'; also known as 'F-1r' booster;
SS-9 mod 4 - with 3 MRV;
SS-9 mod 5 - also used as 3-stage satellite launcher from Plesetsk; designated 'SL-14'; service name 'Tsyklon'; also known as 'F-2' booster;

SS-10

NATO Reporting Name 'Scrag'; ICBM;
SS-X-10 - prototypes; program canceled;

SS-11

NATO Reporting Name 'Sego'; designed by Chelomei; service designation RS-10; ICBM;
SS-11 / SS-11 mod 1 - with single (950 Kt - 1.1 Mt) RV;
SS-11 mod 2 - with single (950 Kt - 1.1 Mt) RV and penetration aids;
SS-11 mod 3 - with 3 (100 Kt to 350 Kt) MRV;

SS-12

NATO Reporting Name 'Scaleboard'; mobile SRBM;
SS-12 / SS-12 mod 1 - NATO Reporting Name 'Scaleboard A'; with single (1 Mt) RV; mobile SRBM based on MAZ-543P TEL;
SS-12 mod 2 - NATO Reporting Name 'Scaleboard B'; service designation OTR-22; with single nuclear (500 Kt), chemical or HE warhead; mobile SRBM based on MAZ-7310 TEL; previously designated 'SS-22'; redesignated 'SS-12M';
SS-12M - NATO Reporting Name 'Scaleboard B'; service designation OTR-22; with single nuclear (500 Kt), chemical or HE warhead; mobile SRBM based on MAZ-7310 TEL; previously designated 'SS-12 mod 2';

SS-13

NATO Reporting Name 'Savage'; designed by Nadiradize; service designation RS-12; ICBM;
SS-13 / SS-13 mod 1 - with single (600 Kt ? or 750 Kt ?) RV;
SS-13 mod 2 - with single (600 Kt ? or 750 Kt ?) RV;

SS-14

NATO Reporting Names 'Scapegoat' and 'Scamp'; ICBM;
SS-X-14 - prototypes; NATO Reporting Name 'Scamp'; (complete missile system); program canceled;
SS-X-14 - NATO Reporting Name 'Scapegoat'; (missile); program canceled;

SS-15

NATO Reporting Name 'Scrooge'; ICBM;
SS-X-15 - prototypes; sometimes also reported as 'SS-XZ'; program canceled;

SS-16

NATO Reporting Name 'Sinner'; mobile ICBM;
SS-X-16 - prototypes; service designation RS-14; never deployed;

SS-17

NATO Reporting Name 'Spanker'; designed by Yangel; service designation RS-16; ICBM;
SS-X-17 - prototypes;
SS-17 / SS-17 mod 1 - with 4 (300 Kt to 500 Kt) MIRV;
SS-17 mod 2 - with single (2 Mt ?, 3.6 Mt ?, 4 Mt ? or 6 Mt ?) RV;
SS-17 mod 3 - with 4 (500 Kt ? or 750 Kt ?) MIRV;

SS-18

NATO Reporting Name 'Satan'; designed by Yangel; service designation RS-20; ICBM;
SS-X-18 - prototypes;
SS-18 / SS-18 mod 1 - with single (20 Mt to 24 Mt) RV;
SS-18 mod 2 - with 8 to 10 (550 Kt to 900 Kt) MIRV;
SS-18 mod 3 - with single (20 Mt to 24 Mt) RV;
SS-18 mod 4 - with 10 (500 Kt to 550 Kt) MIRV;
SS-18 mod 5 - with 10 (550 Kt to 750 Kt) MIRV; also sometimes referred to as 'SS-18 follow-on';

SS-19

NATO Reporting Name 'Stiletto'; designed by Chelomei; service designation RS-18; ICBM;
SS-X-19 - prototypes;
SS-19 / SS-19 mod 1 - with 6 (550 Kt) MIRV;
SS-19 mod 2 - single (4,3 Mt ? or 5 Mt ?) RV;
SS-19 mod 3 - with 6 (550 Kt) MIRV;

SS-20

NATO Reporting Name 'Saber' (or sometimes 'Sabre' ?); designed by Nadiraze; service designation RSD-10 'Pioneer'; mobile IRBM based on 12-wheeled TEL;
SS-X-20 - prototypes;
SS-20 / SS-20 mod 1 - with single (1.5 Mt) RV;
SS-20 mod 2 - with 3 (75 Kt, 250 Kt, or 600 Kt) MIRV; SS-20 mod 3 - with single (50 Kt to 75 Kt) RV;

SS-21

NATO Reporting Name 'Scarab'; service name 'Tochka'; with single nuclear (10 Kt and 100 Kt), chemical, or HE warhead; mobile SRBM based on ZIL-375 TEL; maybe previously designated 'FROG-9' (?);

SS-22

NATO Reporting Name none; service designation OTR-22; with single nuclear (500 Kt), chemical or HE warhead; mobile SRBM based on MAZ-7310 TEL; redesignated 'SS-12 mod 2' 'Scaleboard B';
SS-X-22 - prototypes;

SS-23

NATO Reporting Name 'Spider'; service designation OTR-23; with single nuclear (100 Kt), chemical, or HE warhead; mobile SRBM based on 8-wheeled TEL; previously designated 'KY-12';

SS-24

NATO Reporting Name 'Scalpel'; designed by Nadiradize; service designation RS-22; rail-mobile ICBM;
SS-X-24 - prototypes; previously designated 'PL-4';
SS-24 / SS-24 mod 1 - with 10 (100 Kt ?, 300 Kt to 500 Kt ?, 500 Kt ? or 550 Kt) MIRV;
SS-24 mod 2 -
SS-24 follow-on -

SS-25

NATO Reporting Name 'Sickle'; designed by Nadiradize; service designation RS-12M 'Topol' (?); mobile ICBM on 14-wheeled TEL;
SS-X-25 - prototypes; previously designated 'PL-5'; SS-25 - with single (550 Kt) RV;

SS-26

NATO Reporting Name unknown; ICBM;
SS-X-26 - prototypes; previously designated 'TT-09';

SS-27

NATO Reporting Name unknown;
SS-X-27 - prototypes;

SS-28

NATO Reporting Name unknown;
SS-X-28 - prototypes;

SSC-1

NATO Reporting Names 'Shaddock' and 'Sepal'; service designation P-35 (?);
SSC-1a - NATO Reporting Name 'Shaddock'; naval version is 'SS-N-3a';
SSC-1b - NATO Reporting Name 'Sepal'; GLCM; naval version is 'SS-N-3b'; with (50 Kt to 200 Kt ? or 350 Kt ?) nuclear warhead; command / AR guided; launched from 8-wheel vehicle;

SSC-2

NATO Reporting Names 'Salish' and 'Samlet'; service designation S-2 / 4K-87 (?); modified MiG KS-1 ('AS-1' 'Kennel');
SSC-2a - NATO Reporting Name 'Salish';
SSC-2b - NATO Reporting Name 'Samlet';

SSC-3

NATO Reporting Name 'Styx'; service designation P-20 or P-21 (?); naval version is 'SS-N-2';

SSC-4

NATO Reporting Name unknown; service designation RK-55 (?); GLCM; naval version is 'SS-N-21' 'Sampson'; air-launched version is 'AS-15' 'Kent'; with nuclear warhead; INS / TERCOM (?) guided;
SSC-X-4 - prototypes;

SSC-5

NATO Reporting Name unknown; GLCM; naval version is 'SS-N-24' 'Scorpion'; air-launched version is 'AS-19' 'Koala';
SSC-X-5 - prototypes;

SS-N-1

NATO Reporting Name 'Scrubber'; service designation P-1; also sometimes referred to as 'Strela'; nuclear warhead; based on 'Kildin' class DDG;

SS-N-2

NATO Reporting Name 'Styx'; coastal version is 'SSC-3'; based on 'Kildin' class DDG;
SS-N-2a - service designation P-15 / 4K40; AR guided;
SS-N-2b - service designation P-20; IR guided;
SS-N-2c - service designation P-20K; previously designated 'SS-N-11'; based on 'Kashin Mod' class DDG, 'Tarantul I', 'Tarantul II' class PGG;
SS-N-2d - service designation P-20M; export version;
SS-N-2e - service designation P-27; (?);

SS-N-3

NATO Reporting Names 'Shaddock' and 'Sepal';
SS-N-3a - NATO Reporting Name 'Shaddock A'; service designation P-7 (?); coastal version is 'SSC-1a'; INS / command guided; based on 'Echo II' class SSGN, 'Juliett' class SSG;
SS-N-3b - NATO Reporting Name 'Sepal'; coastal version is 'SSC-1b'; INS / command guided; based on 'Kresta I' and 'Kynda' class CG;
SS-N-3c - NATO Reporting Name 'Shaddock B'; service designation P-6 (?); with (350 kt ? or 800 Kt ?) nuclear warhead; INS guided; based on 'Echo II' class SSGN;

SS-N-4

NATO Reporting Name 'Sark'; with single (2 Mt to 3.5 Mt) RV; SLBM based on 'Zulu V' class SSB (?), 'Golf I' class SSB, 'Hotel I' class SSBN;

SS-N-5

NATO Reporting Name 'Sark' or 'Serb' (?); designed by Yangel; service designation D-4 / R-21; single (1 Mt to 2 Mt) RV; SLBM based on 'Golf II' class SSB, 'Hotel II' class SSBN;

SS-N-6

NATO Reporting Name 'Serb' or 'Sawfly' (?); designed by Chelomei; service designation RSM-25 (?); SLBM based on 'Yankee I' class SSBN;
SS-N-6 / SS-N-6 mod 1 - with single (600 Kt to 1.2 Mt) RV;
SS-N-6 mod 2 - with single (600 Kt to 1.2 Mt) RV; extended range;
SS-N-6 mod 3 - with 2 (375 Kt to 1 Mt) MRV;

SS-N-7

NATO Reporting Name 'Starbright'; SLCM based on 'Charlie I', 'Charlie II', and 'Papa' class SSGN; with (200 Kt) nuclear warhead; AR guided;

SS-N-8

NATO Reporting Name 'Sawfly'; designed by Chelomei; service designation RSM-40 (?); SLBM based on 'Golf III' class SSB, 'Delta I', 'Delta II', and 'Hotel III' class SSBN;
SS-NX-8 - prototypes;
SS-N-8 / SS-N-8 mod 1 - with single (500 Kt to 1 Mt) RV;
SS-N-8 mod 2 - with single (800 Kt) RV; longer range;

SS-N-9

NATO Reporting Name 'Siren'; service designation P-50 'Ametyst'; anti-ship missile with (200 Kt) nuclear warhead; INS / command/ AR guided; based on 'Charlie II' and 'Papa' class SSGN, 'Nanuchka I', 'Nanuchka III' class PGG, 'Sarancha' class PGGH;

SS-N-10

NATO Reporting Name none assigned; redesignated 'SS-N-14' 'Silex';
SS-NX-10 - prototypes;

SS-N-11

NATO Reporting Name none assigned; redesignated 'SS-N-2c' 'Styx C';
SS-NX-11 - prototypes;

SS-N-12

NATO Reporting Name 'Sandbox'; service designation P-35; SLCM; sometimes also referred to as 'Sandbox naval'; based on 'Kiev' class CVHG, 'Slava' class CG; 'Echo II' class SSGN;
SS-NX-12 - prototypes;
SS-N-12 - with (350 Kt ? or 100 Kt to 200 Kt ?) nuclear warhead; INS / EO / AR guided;

SS-N-13

NATO Reporting Name none assigned; anti-ship ballistic missile;
SS-NX-13 - prototypes; previously designated 'KY-9'; program canceled;

SS-N-14

NATO Reporting Name 'Silex'; previously designated 'SS-N-10'; sometimes also referred to as 'Silex naval'; ASW missile;
SS-N-14 - service designation 85-RU 'Metell'; dual-purpose anti-submarine/anti-ship version; based on 'Kirov' class CGN;

SS-N-15

NATO Reporting Name 'Starfish'; service designation 90-RU; ASW missile with nuclear depth bomb as warhead; launched from 21" (53 cm) torpedo tubes; based on 'Oscar I', 'Charlie', 'Papa' class SSGN, 'Akula', 'Sierra', 'Mike', 'Alfa', 'Victor' class SSN;
SS-NX-15 - prototypes;
SS-N-15 -

SS-N-16

NATO Reporting Name 'Stallion'; ASW missile with nuclear warhead; launched from 26" (65 cm) torpedo tubes; based on 'Oscar I' class SSGN, 'Akula', 'Sierra', 'Mike', 'Victor II', 'Victor III' class SSN;
SS-NX-16 - prototypes;
SS-N-16 - service designation 100-RU; for 'Neustrashimmy' class frigate;

SS-N-17

NATO Reporting Name 'Snipe'; designed by Chelomei; service designation RSM-45; SLBM based on 'Yankee II' class SSBN;
SS-NX-17 - prototypes;
SS-N-17 - single (500 Kt) RV;

SS-N-18

NATO Reporting Name 'Stingray'; designed by Chelomei; service designation RSM-50; SLBM based on 'Delta III' class SSBN;
SS-NX-18 - prototypes;
SS-N-18 / SS-N-18 mod 1 - with 3 (200 Kt ? or 500 Kt ?) MIRV;
SS-N-18 mod 2 - single (450 Kt ? or 500 Kt to 1 Mt ?) RV;
SS-N-18 mod 3 - with up to 7 (200 Kt ? or 500 Kt ?) MIRV;

SS-N-19

NATO Reporting Name 'Shipwreck'; service designation P-500; SLCM based on 'Kirov' class CGN, 'Oscar I' class SSGN;
SS-NX-19 - prototypes;
SS-N-19 - with (500 Kt) nuclear warhead; INS / AR guided;

SS-N-20

NATO Reporting Name 'Sturgeon'; designed by Chelomei; service designation RSM-52; previously designated 'NE-04'; SLBM based on 'Golf V' class SSB and 'Typhoon' class SSBN;
SS-NX-20 - prototypes;
SS-N-20 - with 10 (100 Kt) MIRV;
SS-N-20 mod -
SS-N-20 follow-on -

SS-N-21

NATO Reporting Name 'Sampson'; service designation RKP-55; SLCM based on 'Akula', 'Victor III', 'Yankee Notch', and 'Sierra' class SSN; coastal version is 'SSC-X-4'; air-launched version is 'AS-15' 'Kent';
SS-NX-21 - prototypes;
SS-N-21 - with (200 Kt ? or 300 Kt) nuclear warhead; INS / TERCOM (?) guided;

SS-N-22

NATO Reporting Name 'Sunburn'; service designation P-80 / P-100; SLCM based on 'Sovremennyy' class DDG;
SS-NX-22 - prototypes;
SS-N-22 - with (200 Kt) nuclear warhead; command / AR guided;
A similar but unrelated system, originally also designated 'SS-N-22', has the service designation 3M80; based on 'Tarantul III' class PGG; the new designation is unknown (to me);

SS-N-23

NATO Reporting Name 'Skiff'; designed by Chelomei; service designation RSM-54; SLBM based on 'Delta III' (?) and 'Delta IV' class SSBN;
SS-NX-23 - prototypes;
SS-N-23 - with 4 (100 Kt) MIRV;
SS-N-23 mod -

SS-N-24

NATO Reporting Name 'Scorpion'; SLCM based on 'Yankee' and 'Oscar' (?) class SSGN; coastal version is 'SSC-X-5'; air-launched version is 'AS-19' 'Koala';
SS-NX-24 - prototypes;

SS-N-25

NATO Reporting Name unknown; the nickname 'Harpoonski' is often used; designed by Zvezda; ASM;
SS-NX-25 - prototypes; service designation Kh-35;

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SUW-N-1

NATO Reporting Name 'Ugra'; the rocket augmented nuclear warhead projectile is designated 'FRAS-1'; based on 'Kiev' class CVHG and 'Moskva' class CHG;

FRAS-1

rocket assisted nuclear water bomb; part of submarine-launched anti-submarine missile system 'SUW-N-1' 'Ugra';

FROG-1

service designation T-5A 'Luna'; single stage; with single warhead; on JS-3 TEL; range 70 km;

FROG-2

service designation T-5C; single stage; with single warhead; on PT-76 TEL; range 30 km;

FROG-3

two stages; with single warhead; on PT-76 TEL; range 26 km;

FROG-4

two stages; with single warhead; on PT-76 TEL; range 52 km; maybe not deployed;

FROG-5

two stages; with single warhead; on PT-76 TEL; range 52 km; maybe not deployed;

FROG-6

gunnery training rocket with dummy warhead; sometimes also called a test vehicle;

FROG-7

service designation T-5E / R-70; single stage; on ZIL-135 TEL;
FROG-7 / FROG-7A - with single nuclear (25 Kt ?, or 3 Kt to 200 Kt ?), chemical, or HE warhead; range 14 km to 70 km;
FROG-7B - longer;

FROG-8

?

FROG-9

maybe redesignated 'SS-21' 'Scarab' (?);

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SL-1

service name 'Sputnik' ?; based on 'SS-6' 'Sapwood' ICBM, also known as 'A' booster; 1st stage: 1 RD-108 core engine (called '2nd stage', 'A Block'), + 4 RD-107 strap-on boosters (called '1st stage', 'B Block', 'W Block', 'G Block', and 'D Block'); used for 'Sputnik 1' and 'Sputnik 3';

SL-2

service name 'Sputnik' ?; based on 'SS-6' 'Sapwood' ICBM, also known as 'A' booster; 1st stage: 1 RD-108 core engine (called '2nd stage', 'A Block'), + 4 RD-107 strap-on boosters (called '1st stage', 'B Block', 'W Block', 'G Block', and 'D Block'); used for 'Sputnik 2';

SL-3

service name 'Vostok'; based on 'SS-6' 'Sapwood' ICBM; also known as 'A-1' booster; 1st stage: 1 RD-108 core engine (called '2nd stage', 'A Block'), + 4 RD-107 strap-on boosters (called '1st stage', 'B Block', 'W Block', 'G Block', and 'D Block'); 2nd stage: 1 RD-448 (or RO-7 ?) engine (called '3rd stage', 'E Block'); used for 'Luna 1-3', 'Korabl Sputnik', 'Vostok', 'Elektron', 'Meteor', 'Kosmos' (ELINT, PHOTINT, Weather);

SL-4

service name 'Soyuz'; based on 'SS-6' 'Sapwood' ICBM; also known as 'A-2' booster; 1st stage: 1 RD-108 core engine (called '2nd stage', 'A Block'), + 4 RD-107 strap-on boosters (called '1st stage', 'B Block', 'W Block', 'G Block', and 'D Block'); 2nd stage: 1 RD-0110 (or RD-461) engine: (called '3rd stage', 'I Block'); used for 'Voskhod', 'Kosmos' (Precursors, PHOTINT, Scientific, Resupply), 'Soyuz', 'Soyuz T', 'Soyuz TM', 'Progress';

SL-5

?

SL-6

service name 'Molniya'; based on 'SS-6' 'Sapwood' ICBM; also known as 'A-2e' booster; 1st stage: 1 RD-108 core engine (called '2nd stage', 'A Block'), + 4 RD-107 strap-on boosters (called '1st stage', 'B Block', 'W Block', 'G Block', and 'D Block'); 2nd stage: 1 RD-0110 (or RD-461) engine: (called '3rd stage', 'I Block'); 3rd stage: 1 CI-5400 escape / upper stage (called '4th stage'); used for 'Venera 1-8', 'Zond 1-3', 'Mars 1', 'Molniya', 'Prognoz', 'Luna 4-14', 'Kosmos' (Early Warning);

SL-7

service name 'Kosmos'; based on 'SS-4' 'Sandal' MRBM; also known as 'B-1' booster; 1st stage: 1 RD-214 engine; 2nd stage: 1 RD-119 engine; used for 'Kosmos' (Scientific, Radar Calibration), 'Interkosmos 1-9';

SL-8

service name 'Kosmos'; based on 'SS-5' 'Skean' IRBM; also known as 'C-1' booster; 1st stage: 1 RD-216 engine; 2nd stage: 1 ? engine; used for 'Kosmos' (Scientific, Radar Calibration, ELINT, Navigation, Tactical Communications, ASAT target), 'Oreol', 'Interkosmos 10-20', 'Ariasat', 'Bhaskara', 'Sneg';

SL-9

service name 'Proton'; designed by Khrunichev; (believed to be designed by the Chelomei OKB); also known as 'D-1' booster; 1st stage: 6 RD-253 strap-on booster around core; 2nd stage: 4 RD-0210 (Kosberg ?) engines; 3rd stage: 1 RD-0210 (Kosberg ?) engine; used for 'Proton', 'Salyut', 'Kosmos 557', now marketed by ILS (together with LMSC);

SL-10

?

SL-11

service name 'Tsyklon'; based on 'SS-9' 'Scarp'; 1st stage: 1 ? engine; 2nd stage: 1 RD-219 ? engine; also known as 'F-1' booster; a 4 stage version, based on the 'SS-9 mod 3' 'Scarp', was used for the 'Fractional Orbiting Bombardment System' ('FOBS') and had 2 additional stages: a reorientation stage and an reentry stage, and was known as 'F-1r' booster; a 3 stage version used for 'Anti Satellite Interceptors' ('ASAT'), 'EORSAT' and 'RORSAT' had 1 additional stage: either a maneuvering or a sustainer stage, and was known as 'F-1m' or 'F-1s' booster; launched from Baikonur/Tyuratam;

SL-12

service name 'Proton'; designed by Khrunichev; (believed to be designed by the Chelomei OKB); also known as 'D-1' booster; 1st stage: 6 RD-253 strap-on booster around core; 2nd stage: 4 RD-0210 (Kosberg ?) engines; 3rd stage: 1 RD-0210 (Kosberg ?) engine; 4th stage: 1 escape/upper stage engine (called 'DM Block'); used for 'Zond 4-8', 'Luna 15-24', 'Mars 2-7', 'Venera 9-12', 'Kosmos' (Early Warning, Communication, Navigation, ELINT), 'Molniya', 'Raduga', 'Gorizont', 'Ekran', 'Astron'; now marketed by ILS (together with LMSC);

SL-13

service name 'Proton'; designed by Khrunichev; (believed to be designed by the Chelomei OKB); also known as 'D-1' booster; 1st stage: 6 RD-253 strap-on booster around core; 2nd stage: 4 RD-0210 (Kosberg ?) engines; 3rd stage: 1 RD-0210 (Kosberg ?) engine; used for 'Proton', 'Salyut', 'Mir', now marketed by ILS (together with LMSC);

SL-14

service name 'Tsyklon'; based on 'SS-9 mod 3' 'Scarp'; 1st stage: 1 ? engine; 2nd stage: 1 RD-219 ? engine; 3rd stage: 1 ? engine; also known as 'F-2' booster; used for 'Meteor', 'Kosmos' (Earth Resources, Communications, ELINT, Geodetic); launched from Plesetsk;

SL-15

service designation N-1 / 11A52; intended as moon rocket (N-1L3); originally designated 'TT-05'; 1st stage: 30 NK-33 engines (called 'A Block'); 2nd stage: 8 NK-43 engins (called 'B Block'); 3rd stage: 4 NK-39 engines (called 'C Block'); 4th stage: 1 NK-31 engine (called 'G Block') used as kick engine; 5th stage: (called 'D Block') for moon trajectory; plus LK (Moonlander) and LOK (Moonorbiter); also known as 'G' booster; only 8 built, 4 launched, all failures;

SL-16

service name 'Zenit'; designed by Khrunichev; originally designated 'SL-X-16'; 1st stage: 1 RD-171 engine; 2nd stage: 1 RD-120 engine; also known as 'J-1' booster, launched from Baikonur/Tyuratam;

SL-17

service name 'Energia'; designed by Khrunichev; originally designated 'SL-X-17'; 1st stage: 4 RD-0120 engines (called '2nd stage'), + 4 RD-170 strap-on booster (called '1st stage'); 2nd stage: 1 ? engine if the piggypack payload is carried, or OMS engines if an orbiter ('Kosmolyet') is carried; launched from Baikonur/Tyuratam;

SL-18

originally designated 'SL-X-18' ?;

Separately from the US DoD military designation system for launch systems, another, civilian designation system is in use. In this system, each basic launch system (or first stage) is given a capital letter as designation, starting with 'A'. Each subversion (or different upper stage) is then given an added number, starting with '1'. Depending on the last stage of a launch system, a modified mission letter is added. The following letters are used:
'e' for 'escape velocity' - planetary probes,
'h' for 'high performance' - heavy loads and special purpose ?,
'm' for 'maneuverable' - Anti-Satellite weapons, 'Killer Satellites',
'r' for 'reentry' - reconnaissance and scientific capsules,
's' for 'sustain' - for station keeping and nuclear reactor kick-up.
Examples are the 'A', 'A-m', 'A-1', 'A-1m', 'A-2', 'A-2e', 'A-2m', and 'A-3' booster, all based on the 'SS-6' 'Sapwood' ICBM. This designation system was devised in 1969 by Dr. Charles S. Sheldon of the US Congressional Research Service.

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