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R-29RMU2 Sineva SLBM

Missile Systemconfirmed

R-29RMU2 Sineva SLBM

Liquid-fuel Russian SLBM (NATO: SS-N-23A Skiff) carrying four warheads, launched from Delta IV-class submarines that hold 16 missiles each. The R-29RMU2.1 Layner variant carries more warheads.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginRussia
ManufacturerKrasnoyarsk Machine-Building Plant / Makeyev Design Bureau
Introduced2007
StatusIn service
Range8,300

History

Entered service in 2007; a full-range test in October 2008 reportedly flew about 11,500 km. It is expected to stay in service until at least 2030, alongside the newer Layner variant introduced in 2014.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Russia96 launchers on Delta IV submarines (2017), shared with the Layner variantestimated

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