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Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)


RS-26 Rubezh / Avangard

RS-26 Rubezh
TypeIntercontinental ballistic missile
Country of originRussia
Used byRussian Strategic Missile Troops
DesignerMoscow Institute of Thermal Technology
Produced2011 ??
Entered service ?
basing method RGRK (mobile ground missile complex)
Launch type mobile launcher
TEL Mobility
Enginediesel
Engine power?
Maximum road speed45 km/h
Range500 km
TEL Dimensions
Weight~ 66.5 t
Length~ 17 m
Width3.4 m
Height~ 4 m
Missile Dimensions
Missile length
  • ~ 12 m ??
  • 20-22 m
  • Missile diameter~ 1.8 m ??
  • 2-2.5 m
  • Missile launch weight
  • 40 to 50 tons
  • ? ~ 36 t / 36,000 kilograms (80,000 lb)
  • Number of stages 3
    MotorSolid-fueled (last stage or warhead block is liquid)
    Propellantsolid, warhead block probably liquid
    Operational range5800 km demonstrated
    Flight altitudeSeveral tens of km
    Maximum speedover Mach 20 (24,500 km/h; 15,200 mph; 6.81 km/s)
    GuidanceInertial [with GLONASS?]
    type of warhead MIRV (multiple independent Reentry Vehicles)
    Throw weight~ 800-1500 kg
    Number of RVs1 / 4 / 6
    Warhead type
  • 1 x single nuclear warhead 550 kT yield
  • 4 x MIRVs with 150-300 kT yield each (similar to RS-24 Yars)
  • 6 x MIRVs
  • 1 x Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle
  • Accuracy ? / 90-250 m CEP



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