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SS-20 Saber

Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology · Ballistic · USSR · Cold War (1970–1991)

SS-20 Saber — Ballistic
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The RSD-10 Pioneer was an intermediate-range ballistic missile with a nuclear warhead, deployed by the Soviet Union from 1976 to 1988. It carried GRAU designation 15Ж45 (15Zh45). Its NATO reporting name was SS-20 Saber.

Specifications

Category
Missiles
Sub-Category
Ballistic
Domain
Defence
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
USSR
Manufacturer
Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology
Operator
USSR
Primary Role
Ballistic
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1977
Produced
654
Propulsion
Rocket
Engine
Solid-fuel 2-stage rocket
Thrust / Power
None (rocket)
Launch
Ground-launched
Length (ft)
54
MTOW (lb)
37479
Payload (lb)
2756
Service Ceiling (ft)
900000
Range (mi)
3100
Max Speed (mph)
16874
Max Speed (Mach)
22
Armament
Nuclear (3 x 150 kT MIRV)