R-39M
| R-39M | |
|---|---|
| Type | StrategicSLBM |
| Service history | |
| In service | cancelled |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 16.1 m |
| Diameter | 2.42 m |
| Warhead | 10 |
| Engine | solid fuel rocket |
Operational range | >8,000 km |
Guidance system | Astro-inertial |
| Accuracy | 500 metresCEP(western estimate) |
R-39UTTH Bark[1],NATO reporting nameSS-NX-28,was a Russiansubmarine-launched ballistic missile.The missile was an upgraded version of theR-39 missilethat was designed for theTyphoon class.The new missile was to be carried by the new Russian nuclear submarines of theBorei class.The third test launch of a prototype R-39M on 25 November 1998 resulted in a catastrophic failure of the SLBM's booster. The missile exploded roughly 200 meters after take-off from its ground-based launch facility. Having failed its first three test firings the project was ordered abandoned by theRussian Security Council.The missile was later replaced by theBulavaandLaynermissile systems.
See also[edit]
- R-39 Rif
- R-29 Vysota
- R-29RM Shtil
- R-29RMU Sineva
- R-29RMU2 Layner
- RSM-56 Bulava
- UGM-133 Trident II
- M45 (missile)
- M51 (missile)
- JL-1
- JL-2
- Pukkuksong-1
References[edit]
- ^UTTH means "Improved tactical and technical characteristics"
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