Oreshnik Russian Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
Oreshnik
Mobile Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM)
Other
Basic Information
Name
Oreshnik Russian Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
Designation
Oreshnik
Alternate Designation
Oreshnik
Equipment Type
Mobile Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM)
Manufacturer
Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology
Date of Introduction
2024
Description
The Oreshnik is an operational Russian road-mobile intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) with multiple independently-targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) capability. Likely modified from the RS-26 Rubezh, Russia used the Oreshnik against Ukraine in 2024 and 2026.1 The Oreshnik’s 2024 usage was likely the first time a MIRV was used in combat.2
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
3500.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Mobile Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM)
Basing
Road-mobile
Range
3,500-5,470 km
Warhead
Single or MIRV
Status
Operational
InService
2024 – present
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missiles (IRBM) (3,001 km - 5,500 km)
Air > Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missiles (IRBM) (3,001 km - 5,500 km)
Filter Label
O
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/oreshnik/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (2)
Russia
Belarus
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