Vietnamese Army Inspecting Scud Missile

31 Mei 2022

Scud B warhead of the Vietnamese Army (photo : Ann Quann, QPVN)

Personnel of Vietnam People Army inspecting a stock of Scud warheads at Warehouse K380. Based on the container description, the Army is using 8F44E (8Ф44Э) warheads for its tactical ballistic missiles. 8F44E is the export version of 8F44, a one-ton high-explosive warhead.


Personnel from 490th Brigade of Vietnam People Army demonstrating their Scud in a TV program. The Army used to have two units operating ballistic missiles. Still, for a number of reasons, the Army converted one unit into a storage unit.


The article has also shared insights into the range extension program for Scud B of the Army. Previously, Scud B of the Army could only reach out to 300km. Following the conclusion of the program, Scud B now features a maximum range of 500km.

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