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RSM-56 Bulava

MIT (Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology) · Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile / Strategic Nuclear Strike (SLBM) · Russia · Digital Age (2010–present)

RSM-56 Bulava — Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile / Strategic Nuclear Strike (SLBM)
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The RSM-56 Bulava is a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) developed for the Russian Navy and deployed in 2019 on the new Borei class of ballistic missile nuclear submarines. It is intended to serve as a crucial component of Russia's nuclear triad.

Specifications

Category
Missiles
Sub-Category
SLBM
Domain
Defence
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
Russia
Manufacturer
MIT (Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology)
Operator
Russian Navy (Borei / Borei-A class SSBNs)
Primary Role
Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile / Strategic Nuclear Strike (SLBM)
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2013
Produced
100
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$30M
Propulsion
Rocket
Engine
3-stage solid propellant rocket
Launch
Submarine (submerged)
Length (ft)
39.4
MTOW (lb)
73855
Payload (lb)
2866
Service Ceiling (ft)
3000000
Range (mi)
5000
Max Speed (Mach)
20
Armament
6–10 x 150 kT MIRV warheads; manoeuvrable re-entry vehicles (MaRVs); decoys