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MIT Topol-M
MIT · Ballistic · Russia · Modern (1992–2009)
The RT-2PM2 Topol-M is one of the most recent intercontinental ballistic missiles to be deployed by Russia, and the first to be developed after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. It was developed from the RT-2PM Topol mobile intercontinental ballistic missile.
Specifications
- Category
- Missiles
- Sub-Category
- Ballistic
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Modern (1992–2009)
- Country
- Russia
- Manufacturer
- MIT
- Operator
- Russia
- Primary Role
- Ballistic
- Status
- In Service
- Service Entry
- 2000
- Produced
- 78
- Propulsion
- Rocket
- Engine
- MIT solid-fuel 3-stage rocket
- Thrust / Power
- None (rocket)
- Launch
- Ground/Silo-launched
- Length (ft)
- 72.2
- MTOW (lb)
- 104720
- Payload (lb)
- 2756
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 900000
- Range (mi)
- 6800
- Max Speed (mph)
- 16874
- Max Speed (Mach)
- 22
- Armament
- Nuclear (800 kT single; MIRV option)