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2008-08-29 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

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Posted by Steve White 2008-08-29 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 ...Would this be the same Topol that they've successfully test-fired - IIRC - once , and now suddenly it works like a charm?
Can probably find it in the bargain aisle, right next to the Iranian 300 mph torpedo.

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2008-08-29 06:37|| 2008-08-29 06:37|| Front Page Top

#2 I think you mean the Bulava SLBM. This is the Topol-M ICBM.

video

The Topol-M has been tested a number of times. They are two or three deployed regiments.

This would appear to be a test of the Igla renetry vehicle for the Topol-M

2005 report in Washington Times

The missile booster fired for a shorter-than-usual duration in placing the dummy warhead and re-entry vehicle into space. The warhead then dropped down to a lower trajectory and was able to maneuver.

U.S. officials confirmed some characteristics of the new missile warhead based on an analysis of the Nov. 1 flight test, which was first reported earlier this month by several Russian news organizations.

Unlike current ballistic warheads that do not alter their flight paths sharply once they reach space, the new warhead can change course and range while traveling at speeds estimated at about 3 miles per second, the officials said.

Posted by john frum 2008-08-29 06:55|| 2008-08-29 06:55|| Front Page Top

#3 The return of STALIN indeed.

Posted by Slats Glans2659 2008-08-29 07:03|| 2008-08-29 07:03|| Front Page Top

#4 John,

You know, you are right - I did confuse the two. This is what happens when you try to do military analysis BEFORE you finish your coffee. Thanks.

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2008-08-29 07:14|| 2008-08-29 07:14|| Front Page Top

#5 "capable of devastating a 14-mile wide area"

Is this true? Seems that 14 miles is a bit of an overstatement for a weapon of that yield. Can the resident experts offer clarity?

Posted by mjhlaw">mjhlaw 2008-08-29 09:23|| 2008-08-29 09:23|| Front Page Top

#6 Nuclear Weapon Effects Calculator

Posted by john frum 2008-08-29 11:20|| 2008-08-29 11:20|| Front Page Top

#7 Topol?

Posted by OldSpook 2008-08-29 12:11|| 2008-08-29 12:11|| Front Page Top

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