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Almaz-Antey Russia PL-19 Nudol (A-235)

Almaz-Antey · Direct-Ascent Anti-Satellite / ABM Missile / ASAT / Ballistic Missile Defence · Russia · Digital Age (2010–present)

Almaz-Antey Russia PL-19 Nudol (A-235) — Direct-Ascent Anti-Satellite / ABM Missile / ASAT / Ballistic Missile Defence
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System A-235 PL-19 Nudol is a Russian hypersonic anti-ballistic missile and anti-satellite weapon system in development. It is designed to deflect a nuclear attack on Moscow and other regions within European Russia. The main developer of the system is JSC Concern VKO Almaz-Antey. The new system should replace the current one — A-135. The two main differences will be that the A-235 will use conventional warheads and it will be road-mobile.

Specifications

Category
Missiles
Sub-Category
ASAT
Domain
Defence
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
Russia
Manufacturer
Almaz-Antey
Co-Manufacturer
OKB Novator
Operator
Russian Aerospace Forces
Primary Role
Direct-Ascent Anti-Satellite / ABM Missile / ASAT / Ballistic Missile Defence
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2018
Produced
20
Propulsion
Rocket
Engine
Multi-stage solid rocket
Launch
Ground (mobile TEL)
Service Ceiling (ft)
1500000
Max Speed (Mach)
15
Armament
Kinetic kill vehicle or nuclear warhead option