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53T6

Missile · Russia

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Russian anti-ballistic missile. Endo-atmospheric interceptor component of A-135 ABM system.

Maximum range: 80 km (49 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Initial Operational Capability: 1995.

Country
Russia
Launch Vehicles
V-1000, 53T6
Propellants
Solid
Launch Sites
Sary Shagan

Chronology

12 events

1979 Aug

Launch Site: Sary Shagan. LV Family: A-135. Launch Vehicle: 53T6.
  • Ejection Test - . Nation: Russia. Type: ABM. Apogee: 0 km (0 mi).

1993

Launch Site: Sary Shagan. LV Family: A-135. Launch Vehicle: 53T6.
  • Test - . Nation: Russia. Type: ABM. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

1999 November 2

Launch Site: Sary Shagan. LV Family: A-135. Launch Vehicle: 53T6.
  • Test launch - . Nation: Russia. Agency: PKO. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

2004 November 29

08:00 GMT - . Launch Site: Sary Shagan. LV Family: A-135. Launch Vehicle: 53T6.
  • Test launch - . Nation: Russia. Agency: PKO. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

2006 December 5

08:00 GMT - . Launch Site: Sary Shagan. LV Family: A-135. Launch Vehicle: 53T6.
  • Test launch - . Nation: Russia. Agency: PKO. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

2007 October 11

08:01 GMT - . Launch Site: Sary Shagan. LV Family: A-135. Launch Vehicle: 53T6.
  • Test launch - . Nation: Russia. Agency: PKO. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

2007 October 30

08:00 GMT - . Launch Site: Sary Shagan. LV Family: A-135. Launch Vehicle: 53T6.
  • Test launch - . Nation: Russia. Agency: PKO. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

2009 October 29

Launch Site: Sary Shagan. LV Family: A-135. Launch Vehicle: 53T6.
  • Test launch - . Nation: Russia. Type: ABM. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

2011 December 20

08:01 GMT - . Launch Site: Sary Shagan. LV Family: A-135. Launch Vehicle: 53T6.
  • Test - . Nation: Russia. Agency: PRO. Type: ABM. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

2012 October 16

08:01 GMT - . Launch Site: Sary Shagan. LV Family: A-135. Launch Vehicle: 53T6.
  • Test - . Nation: Russia. Agency: PRO. Type: ABM. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

2013 October 30

Launch Site: Sary Shagan. Launch Pad: LC35. LV Family: A-135. Launch Vehicle: 53T6.
  • Test - . Nation: Russia. Agency: PRO. Type: ABM. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).

2014 May 8

Launch Site: Sary Shagan. LV Family: A-135. Launch Vehicle: 53T6.
  • Test - . Nation: Russia. Agency: PRO. Type: ABM. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi).