What is Yars Missile?

About Yars Missile:

• The Yars RS-24 (NATO designation SS-29) is a Russian-made mobile nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that can be mounted on truck carriers or deployed in silos. 
• The first production of Yars began in 2004. It is believed to have entered into service in February 2010.
• Features:
  • The missile is estimated to be 22.5 meters in length and 2 meters in diameter.
  • It is a three-stage, solid propellant, MIRV-capable (Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicles) ICBM.
  • The total launch weight of the RS-24 is assessed to be 49,000 kg.
  • It is expected to have a minimum range of 2,000 km and a maximum range of 10,500 km.
  • The missile uses a guidance upgraded system of the inertial and Glonass systems.
  • The missile can be armed with up to 10 MIRVs, each containing a thermonuclear warhead weighing 300 kilotons.
  • It has the capability to manoeuvre during flight and deploy both active and passive decoys, which gives Yars an advantage against modern missile defence systems.