SS-1 'Scud' / 'Elbrus'
Battlefield Missile Launcher

 

This section is dedicated to pictures of the SS-1 'Scud' tactical missile launcher, known as the 'Elbrus' in the former Soviet Union.  The picture we have below is authentic and was taken at the time the vehicle was in active service.

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Scud launcher crewmen

Here you can see details front passenger side of the MAZ-543 cab.  Subtle details such as the hand rails, windshield wiper, door latch, and foot rail can be seen in this picture.

Also in the picture is one of the vehicle crew members who is wearing a padded helmet and the coveralls most commonly associated with tank crewmen.

The other soldier wearing the armband appears to be an officer wearing the regulation winter jacket.

 

A Scud crew at a pre-launch briefing.

Here you can see a Scud launcher crew in Winter as they receive instructions during a launching exercise.  Two Scud missiles can be seen in their vertical launch positions.  Another Scud crew can be seen near the base of the missile in the background.  No date or location was given in this Soviet photo.

 

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