Russia is testing the combat readiness of a unit equipped with Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles in a region northwest of Moscow.
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.
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