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Iskander-K

Iskander-K

Cruise Missiles
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Basic Information
Name
Iskander-K
Designation
Iskander-K
Alternate Designation
9K728, 9M728, RK-55, SSC-8, SSC-X-8
Equipment Type
Cruise Missiles
Manufacturer
KBM, Votkinsk Plant
Date of Introduction
2017
Description

The Iskander-K, 9M728 industrial designation, is the newest version of the Iskander road mobile tactical ballistic missile system featuring an extended range of up to 2,000 kilometers and a circular error probable (CEP) of up to 7 meters. The new weapon seems to be targeted against NATO's ballistic missile defense (BMD) system to be deployed in Europe and therefore should be equipped with a tactical nuclear warhead. The Iskander-K was under development as of late 2011 and still classified as top secret by the Russian Federation. According to new information the Iskander-K might be an hypersonic cruise missile capable of Mach 5 at an altitude of 50 kilometers. The Iskander-K, also referred to as SSC-8, entered service with the Russian Armed Forces in February 2017. Dismissing previous reports the Iskander-K is a subsonic cruise missile with a maximum range of 2,000 to 2,300 kilometers. The maximum range might be limited to 490 kilometers carrying a conventional warhead.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range 490.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group Cruise Missiles
Status Active
Also Known As 9K728, 9M728, RK-55, SSC-8, SSC-X-8
Origin Russia
Contractors KBM, Votkinsk Plant
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) February 2017
First Flight 2012
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Diameter 514 millimeter
Dimensions — Length 7.4 meter
Performance — CEP 7 meter
Performance — Max Range 490 kilometer
Performance — Min Range 50 kilometer
Details
Country of Origin Russia
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.4 m
Width
Height
Weight
Operators (1)
Russia
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