Scud B

The Scud B is a version of a ballistic missile developed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War. It is designed to deliver conventional or nuclear warheads over long distances by following a curved, arcing trajectory through the atmosphere. Once launched, it cannot be controlled or guided toward a specific target, relying instead on its initial trajectory. The Scud B, used mainly during the 1980s, was relatively simple and inexpensive, making it a strategic tool for rapid, widespread missile deployment. Its development and deployment had significant military and geopolitical implications, especially in regional conflicts like the Middle East.