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RT-2M

Missile · Russia

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Russian intercontinental ballistic missile. The RT-2M was a modernized RT-2, developed under Savodskiy at Korolev's bureau beginning in the late 1960's in parallel with the RT-2P and using alternate new engines. This increased both range and payload compared to the RT-20. However the RT-2P was selected for further development.

The RT-2M was a modernized RT-2, developed under Savodskiy at Korolev's bureau beginning in the late 1960's in parallel with the RT-2P and using alternate new engines. This increased both range and payload compared to the RT-20. However the RT-2P was selected for further development.

Maximum range: 10,000 km (6,000 mi). Number Standard Warheads: 1. Warhead yield: 900 KT. CEP: 1.80 km (1.10 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid.

Family
ICBM
Country
Russia
Launch Sites
Plesetsk