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Topol (missile)
MIT (Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology) · Ballistic · Russia · Cold War (1970–1991)
The RT-2PM Topol was a mobile intercontinental ballistic missile designed in the Soviet Union and in service with Russia's Strategic Missile Troops. As of 2014, Russia planned to replace all RT-2PM ICBMs with versions of Topol-M. In December 2023, the last Topol regiment was taken off combat duty.
Specifications
- Category
- Missiles
- Sub-Category
- Ballistic
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Cold War (1970–1991)
- Country
- Russia
- Manufacturer
- MIT (Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology)
- Operator
- Russia
- Primary Role
- Ballistic
- Status
- In Service
- Service Entry
- 1988
- Produced
- 369
- Propulsion
- Rocket
- Engine
- MIT solid-fuel 3-stage rocket
- Thrust / Power
- None (rocket)
- Launch
- Ground-launched
- Length (ft)
- 67.6
- MTOW (lb)
- 99208
- Payload (lb)
- 2205
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 900000
- Range (mi)
- 6800
- Max Speed (mph)
- 16874
- Max Speed (Mach)
- 22
- Armament
- Nuclear (550 kT single warhead)