Intercontinental ballistic missiles of land-based Russia and foreign countries (rating)
Information Agency "Weapon Russia "continues to publish ratings of weapons and military equipment. This time, experts evaluated ground-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in Russia and foreign countries.
A comparative assessment was carried out on the following parameters:
firepower (number of warheads (BB), total BB power, maximum firing range, accuracy - QUO)
constructive perfection (starting mass of the rocket, overall characteristics, conventional density of the rocket - the ratio of the starting mass of the rocket to the volume of the transport and launch container (TLC))
operation (base method - mobile soil rocket complex (PGRK) or placement in a silo launcher (silo), the time of the interregional period, the possibility of extending the warranty period)
The sum of points for all parameters gave an overall assessment of the compared ICBM. It was taken into account that each ICBM taken from a statistical sample, compared with other ICBMs, was estimated on the basis of the technical requirements of its time.
The variety of ground-based ICBMs is so large that only ICBMs that are currently in service and have a range of more than 5 500 km are included in the sample — only China, Russia and the United States have such (the United Kingdom and France refused ground-based ICBMs by placing them only on submarines).
13 MBR of Russia, the USA and China participated in the rating.
By the number of points scored, the first four places were taken:
1. МBR of Russia Р-36М2 "Voevoda" (15А18М, START code - PC-20В, according to NATO classification - SS-18 Satan (Russian. "Satan"))
Basic tactical technical characteristics (TTH):
The total points in all respects - 28.5
The most powerful ground-based ICBM is the VNvoda missile 15А18М of the Р-36М2 complex (designation of strategic missile forces of the Russian Federation of Strategic Missile Forces, Sat-SS NATO designation of SS-20mod18).
The 15А18М is capable of carrying platforms with several dozen (from 20 to 36) nuclear MUVs of individual guidance, as well as maneuvering warheads. It is equipped with a PCB missile defense system that allows breakthrough layered missile defense with weapons based on new physical principles. P-36М2 are on duty in ultra-protected mine launchers, which are resistant to the impact of a shock wave at about 50 MPa (500 kg / sq. Cm).
The design of Р-36М2 contains the ability to launch directly during the period of a massive nuclear impact of the enemy on the positional area and blocking the positional area by high-altitude nuclear explosions. The rocket has the highest resistance to the damaging factors of nuclear weapons from an MBR.
The missile is covered with a dark heat-shielding coating that facilitates the passage of a cloud of a nuclear explosion. It is equipped with a system of sensors measuring neutron and gamma radiation, registering a dangerous level and turning off the control system for the time the missile passes through the cloud of a nuclear explosion, which remains stabilized until the missile leaves the danger zone, after which the control system turns on and corrects the trajectory.
The 8-10 15А18М missiles (fully equipped) were used to destroy 80% of the industrial potential of the United States and most of the population.
2. Peacekeeper LGM-118A "Peacekeeper" USA - MX
Basic tactical technical characteristics (TTH):
The total points in all respects - 19.5
The most powerful and perfect American ICBM - a three-stage solid-fuel rocket MX - was equipped with ten 300 CT units. She possessed an increased resistance to the effects of PFYAV and had the ability to overcome the existing missile defense system, limited by an international treaty.
The MX had the greatest capabilities among the ICBMs in terms of accuracy and ability to hit a highly defended target. At the same time, the MX themselves were based only in the improved Minuteman MBRs, which were inferior in protection to the Russian silos. According to American experts, the MX in 6 - 8 times surpassed in combat capabilities "Minuteman-3".
A total of 50 MX missiles were deployed, which were on alert in 30-second readiness for launch. Decommissioned in 2005, the missiles and all the equipment of the position area are being mothballed. The use of MX for high precision non-nuclear strikes is considered.
3. MBR of Russia PC-24 "Yars" - Russian solid-fuel intercontinental mobile-launched ballistic missile with a split head
Basic tactical technical characteristics (TTH):
The total points in all respects - 17.7
Structurally, the РC-24 is similar to "Topol-M", and has three stages. Differs from PC-12М2 Topol-M:
new breeding platform with warheads
retrofitting some part of the rocket control system
increased payload
The missile enters the armament in a factory transport and launch container (TPC), in which it conducts its entire service. The rocket body is covered with special structures to reduce the effects of a nuclear explosion. Probably additionally applied composition of the technology "stealth".
The guidance and control system (SNU) is an autonomous control system of inertial execution with an on-board digital computer (BCVM), astrocorrection is probably used. The alleged developer of the control system of the Moscow SPC instrumentation and automation.
The use of the active part of the trajectory reduced. To improve the speed characteristics at the end of the third stage, it is possible to use a turn with a direction of zero distance increment to complete the development of the last stage fuel reserve.
Compartment instrumentation fully sealed. The rocket is able to overcome at the start a cloud of a nuclear explosion and make a program maneuver. For testing, the rocket is likely to be equipped with a telemetry system - the T-737 Triad receiving indicator.
To counter the means of missile defense, the rocket is equipped with a set of countermeasures. From November 2005 to December 2010, missile defense complexes were tested using Topol and K65М-Р missiles.
4. MBR of Russia UR-100Н УТТХ (GRAU index - 15А35, code СНВ - PC-18Б, according to NATO classification - SS-19 Stiletto (eng. "Stiletto"))
Basic tactical technical characteristics (TTH):
The total points in all respects - 16.6
The 15А35 ICBM is a two-stage intercontinental ballistic missile, made according to the tandem scheme with sequential separation of stages. The rocket has a very dense layout and almost no "dry" compartments. According to official data, as of July 2009 of the RF Strategic Missile Forces of the Russian Federation had 70 deployed XMUM 15A35.
The last division was previously in the process of liquidation, however, by the decision of the President of the Russian Federation D.A. Medvedev in November 2008, the liquidation process was terminated. The division will continue to be on duty with 15А35 ICBMs before being re-equipped with “new missile systems” (apparently either Topol-M or PC-24).
Apparently, in the near future, the number of 15А35 missiles on duty will be reduced further to stabilization at the level of the order of 20-30 units, taking into account the purchased missiles. The UR-100N UTTH missile system is exceptionally reliable - 165 test and combat training launches were conducted, of which only three were unsuccessful.
The American magazine, the Air Force Missile Association, called the UR-100N UTTH rocket "one of the most outstanding technical developments of the Cold War. The first complex, still with the UR-100H, was put on combat duty in 1975 with a warranty period of 10 years. When it was created, all the best design solutions that were worked out on previous generations of the "weave" were implemented.
The high reliability indicators of the missile and the complex as a whole, which were later achieved during the operation of the improved complex with the ICBM UR-100N UTTH, allowed the military leadership of the country to set before the Russian Defense Ministry, the General Staff, the command of the Strategic Missile Forces and the head developer NPO Mashinostroenia to gradually extend the life of the complex with 10 to 15, then to 20, 25 and, finally, to 30 years and beyond.
The rating used open data from Internet sources.
A comparative assessment was carried out on the following parameters:
firepower (number of warheads (BB), total BB power, maximum firing range, accuracy - QUO)
constructive perfection (starting mass of the rocket, overall characteristics, conventional density of the rocket - the ratio of the starting mass of the rocket to the volume of the transport and launch container (TLC))
operation (base method - mobile soil rocket complex (PGRK) or placement in a silo launcher (silo), the time of the interregional period, the possibility of extending the warranty period)
The sum of points for all parameters gave an overall assessment of the compared ICBM. It was taken into account that each ICBM taken from a statistical sample, compared with other ICBMs, was estimated on the basis of the technical requirements of its time.
The variety of ground-based ICBMs is so large that only ICBMs that are currently in service and have a range of more than 5 500 km are included in the sample — only China, Russia and the United States have such (the United Kingdom and France refused ground-based ICBMs by placing them only on submarines).
13 MBR of Russia, the USA and China participated in the rating.
Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
By the number of points scored, the first four places were taken:
1. МBR of Russia Р-36М2 "Voevoda" (15А18М, START code - PC-20В, according to NATO classification - SS-18 Satan (Russian. "Satan"))
Basic tactical technical characteristics (TTH):
Adopted, g. - 1988
Fuel - liquid
The number of overclocking steps - 2
Length, m - 34.3
Maximum diameter, m - 3.0
Starting weight, t - 211.4
Start - mortar (for silos)
Cast weight, kg - 8 800
Flight range, km -11 000 - 16 000
The number of BB, power, CT -10XXNNXX-550
CWE, m - 400 - 500
Fuel - liquid
The number of overclocking steps - 2
Length, m - 34.3
Maximum diameter, m - 3.0
Starting weight, t - 211.4
Start - mortar (for silos)
Cast weight, kg - 8 800
Flight range, km -11 000 - 16 000
The number of BB, power, CT -10XXNNXX-550
CWE, m - 400 - 500
The total points in all respects - 28.5
The most powerful ground-based ICBM is the VNvoda missile 15А18М of the Р-36М2 complex (designation of strategic missile forces of the Russian Federation of Strategic Missile Forces, Sat-SS NATO designation of SS-20mod18).
The 15А18М is capable of carrying platforms with several dozen (from 20 to 36) nuclear MUVs of individual guidance, as well as maneuvering warheads. It is equipped with a PCB missile defense system that allows breakthrough layered missile defense with weapons based on new physical principles. P-36М2 are on duty in ultra-protected mine launchers, which are resistant to the impact of a shock wave at about 50 MPa (500 kg / sq. Cm).
The design of Р-36М2 contains the ability to launch directly during the period of a massive nuclear impact of the enemy on the positional area and blocking the positional area by high-altitude nuclear explosions. The rocket has the highest resistance to the damaging factors of nuclear weapons from an MBR.
The missile is covered with a dark heat-shielding coating that facilitates the passage of a cloud of a nuclear explosion. It is equipped with a system of sensors measuring neutron and gamma radiation, registering a dangerous level and turning off the control system for the time the missile passes through the cloud of a nuclear explosion, which remains stabilized until the missile leaves the danger zone, after which the control system turns on and corrects the trajectory.
The 8-10 15А18М missiles (fully equipped) were used to destroy 80% of the industrial potential of the United States and most of the population.
2. Peacekeeper LGM-118A "Peacekeeper" USA - MX
Basic tactical technical characteristics (TTH):
Adopted, g. - 1986
Fuel - solid
The number of overclocking steps - 3
Length, m - 21.61
Maximum diameter, m - 2.34
Starting weight, t - 88.443
Start - mortar (for silos)
Cast weight, kg - 3 800
Flight range, km - 9 600
The number of BB, power, CT - 10X300
CWE, m - 90 - 120
Fuel - solid
The number of overclocking steps - 3
Length, m - 21.61
Maximum diameter, m - 2.34
Starting weight, t - 88.443
Start - mortar (for silos)
Cast weight, kg - 3 800
Flight range, km - 9 600
The number of BB, power, CT - 10X300
CWE, m - 90 - 120
The total points in all respects - 19.5
The most powerful and perfect American ICBM - a three-stage solid-fuel rocket MX - was equipped with ten 300 CT units. She possessed an increased resistance to the effects of PFYAV and had the ability to overcome the existing missile defense system, limited by an international treaty.
The MX had the greatest capabilities among the ICBMs in terms of accuracy and ability to hit a highly defended target. At the same time, the MX themselves were based only in the improved Minuteman MBRs, which were inferior in protection to the Russian silos. According to American experts, the MX in 6 - 8 times surpassed in combat capabilities "Minuteman-3".
A total of 50 MX missiles were deployed, which were on alert in 30-second readiness for launch. Decommissioned in 2005, the missiles and all the equipment of the position area are being mothballed. The use of MX for high precision non-nuclear strikes is considered.
3. MBR of Russia PC-24 "Yars" - Russian solid-fuel intercontinental mobile-launched ballistic missile with a split head
Basic tactical technical characteristics (TTH):
Adopted, g. - 2009
Fuel - solid
The number of overclocking steps - 3
Length, m - 22.0
Maximum diameter, m - 1.58
Starting weight, t - 47,1
Start - mortar
Cast weight, kg - 1 200
Flight range, km - 11 000
The number of BB, power, CT - 4X300
CWE, m - 150
Fuel - solid
The number of overclocking steps - 3
Length, m - 22.0
Maximum diameter, m - 1.58
Starting weight, t - 47,1
Start - mortar
Cast weight, kg - 1 200
Flight range, km - 11 000
The number of BB, power, CT - 4X300
CWE, m - 150
The total points in all respects - 17.7
Structurally, the РC-24 is similar to "Topol-M", and has three stages. Differs from PC-12М2 Topol-M:
new breeding platform with warheads
retrofitting some part of the rocket control system
increased payload
The missile enters the armament in a factory transport and launch container (TPC), in which it conducts its entire service. The rocket body is covered with special structures to reduce the effects of a nuclear explosion. Probably additionally applied composition of the technology "stealth".
The guidance and control system (SNU) is an autonomous control system of inertial execution with an on-board digital computer (BCVM), astrocorrection is probably used. The alleged developer of the control system of the Moscow SPC instrumentation and automation.
The use of the active part of the trajectory reduced. To improve the speed characteristics at the end of the third stage, it is possible to use a turn with a direction of zero distance increment to complete the development of the last stage fuel reserve.
Compartment instrumentation fully sealed. The rocket is able to overcome at the start a cloud of a nuclear explosion and make a program maneuver. For testing, the rocket is likely to be equipped with a telemetry system - the T-737 Triad receiving indicator.
To counter the means of missile defense, the rocket is equipped with a set of countermeasures. From November 2005 to December 2010, missile defense complexes were tested using Topol and K65М-Р missiles.
4. MBR of Russia UR-100Н УТТХ (GRAU index - 15А35, code СНВ - PC-18Б, according to NATO classification - SS-19 Stiletto (eng. "Stiletto"))
Basic tactical technical characteristics (TTH):
Adopted, g. - 1979
Fuel - liquid
The number of overclocking steps - 2
Length, m - 24.3
Maximum diameter, m - 2.5
Starting weight, t - 105.6
Start - gasdynamic
Cast weight, kg - 4 350
Flight range, km - 10 000
The number of BB, power, CT - 6X550
CWE, m - 380
Fuel - liquid
The number of overclocking steps - 2
Length, m - 24.3
Maximum diameter, m - 2.5
Starting weight, t - 105.6
Start - gasdynamic
Cast weight, kg - 4 350
Flight range, km - 10 000
The number of BB, power, CT - 6X550
CWE, m - 380
The total points in all respects - 16.6
The 15А35 ICBM is a two-stage intercontinental ballistic missile, made according to the tandem scheme with sequential separation of stages. The rocket has a very dense layout and almost no "dry" compartments. According to official data, as of July 2009 of the RF Strategic Missile Forces of the Russian Federation had 70 deployed XMUM 15A35.
The last division was previously in the process of liquidation, however, by the decision of the President of the Russian Federation D.A. Medvedev in November 2008, the liquidation process was terminated. The division will continue to be on duty with 15А35 ICBMs before being re-equipped with “new missile systems” (apparently either Topol-M or PC-24).
Apparently, in the near future, the number of 15А35 missiles on duty will be reduced further to stabilization at the level of the order of 20-30 units, taking into account the purchased missiles. The UR-100N UTTH missile system is exceptionally reliable - 165 test and combat training launches were conducted, of which only three were unsuccessful.
The American magazine, the Air Force Missile Association, called the UR-100N UTTH rocket "one of the most outstanding technical developments of the Cold War. The first complex, still with the UR-100H, was put on combat duty in 1975 with a warranty period of 10 years. When it was created, all the best design solutions that were worked out on previous generations of the "weave" were implemented.
The high reliability indicators of the missile and the complex as a whole, which were later achieved during the operation of the improved complex with the ICBM UR-100N UTTH, allowed the military leadership of the country to set before the Russian Defense Ministry, the General Staff, the command of the Strategic Missile Forces and the head developer NPO Mashinostroenia to gradually extend the life of the complex with 10 to 15, then to 20, 25 and, finally, to 30 years and beyond.
The rating used open data from Internet sources.
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