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RSM-50

RSM-50

Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
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Basic Information
Name
RSM-50
Designation
RSM-50
Alternate Designation
3M40, R-29R, SS-N-18 Stingray, Vysota
Equipment Type
Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
Manufacturer
Makeyev
Date of Introduction
1979
Description

The RSM-50 is a two-stage, liquid propellant, submarine launched ballistic missile (SLBM) developed by the Soviet Union to equip its Project 667BDR/Delta III-class strategic submarines. Each such boats carries up to 16 RSM-50 missiles. The United States and NATO refer to this missile as the SS-N-18 Stingray while the Russians also refer to RSM-50 as the R-29R or 3M40. The RSM-50 features intercontinental range of up to 8,000 km and the capacity to carry from 1 to 7 nuclear warheads also referred to as MIRVs (Multiple Independently Reentry Vehicles). As of December 2005, the Russian Navy holdings include 96 RSM-50 missiles armed with three nukes of 200-kiloton each. These missiles are fitting out six Project 667BDR submarines.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range 6500.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
Status Active
Also Known As 3M40, R-29R, SS-N-18 Stingray, Vysota
Origin Russia
Contractor Makeyev
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 1979
Total Production 224
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Stages 2
Number of Warheads 7
Dimensions — Diameter 1,800 millimeter
Dimensions — Length 14.1 meter
Mass — Warhead 1,600 kilogram
Mass — Weight 35,300 kilogram
Performance — CEP 900 meter
Performance — Max Range 6,500 kilometer
Yield — Yield 600 kiloton
Details
Country of Origin Russia
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
14.1 m
Width
Height
Weight
Operators (1)
Russia
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