Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Russian Missile Force Dying Of Old Age

From Strategy Page:

December 29, 2008: Russia has activated another two battalions (three missiles each) of Topol-M ICBMs. These are the road-mobile versions, that avoid destruction in a first strike, by constantly moving around on the roads 200-300 kilometers northeast of Moscow. The two new battalions belong to the 54th Strategic Missile Division.

Of the other 54 Topol-M missiles in service, 48 are fired from underground silos. There are now twelve road mobile Topol M missiles in service. The 54 foot long transporter for these 46 ton missiles is a 16 wheel vehicle, using a 710 horsepower diesel engine. Russia continues to make component and design improvements to its most modern ICBM, the Topol M. This has increased its service life from ten to 21 years.

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