#ss-20

SS-20, with three RVs

re-entry vehicles of the RSD-10 Pioneer - SS-20

The SS-20 Saber or RSD-10 Pioneer (Пионер) intermediate range ballistic missile. Unusually, the three MIRV (multiple independent re-entry vehicle) warheads were not covered by an aerodynamic shroud during launch, but left exposed.

The address given for their “The Wealth of Nations” EP, in Cincinnati, OH 45209. Source: MAXIMUM ROCKNROLL, issue no. 29, October, 1985. Street view date: Aug., 2014. Sample quote from the review: “Yep, it’s yet another class act on the scene. God it makes me mad how little exposure or credit bands like this get.” (TY)