Military53T6 (RS-AB-4A Gazelle)
Missile Systemconfirmed
The 53T6 (NATO reporting name: ABM-3 Gazelle) is a short-range, high-acceleration anti-ballistic missile designed to intercept incoming ballistic missile warheads within the atmosphere. It is a key component of the Russian A-135 anti-ballistic missile system, protecting Moscow and surrounding industrial regions.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | NPO Novator |
| Introduced | 1995 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 21,000 km/h |
| Range | 80 km |
| Weight | 10 t |
History
Designed in 1978 and in service since 1995 as part of the A-135 system, it is armed with a 10 kt thermonuclear weapon.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Missile Defence, estimated | confirmed |
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