RS-26 Rubezh
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
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Basic Information
Name
RS-26 Rubezh
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
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Description
The RS-26 Rubezh is a Russian solid-fueled, road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) currently in development. Although classified as an ICBM under the New START Treaty, the RS-26 has been tested with heavier payloads at ranges below 5,500 km, potentially putting Russia in violation of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
2000.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) / Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) [classification disputed]
Basing
Road-mobile
Range
2,000-5,800 km
Payload
800 kg
Length
12 m
Diameter
1.8 m
LaunchWeight
36,000 kg
Warhead
Nuclear, single warhead or MIRV
Status
In development
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles (MRBM) (1,001 km - 3,000 km)
Air > Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles (MRBM) (1,001 km - 3,000 km)
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/ss-x-31-rs-26-rubezh/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
12 m
Width
1.8 m
Height
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Weight
36000 kg
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