R-29 Vysota (SS-N-18)
Submarine-launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM)
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
R-29 Vysota (SS-N-18)
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Submarine-launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM)
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
1986
Description
The R-29RM Shtil (NATO: SS-N-23 “Skiff”) is an intercontinental-range, submarine-based, liquid propellant ballistic missile. The Skiff was developed for the Delta IV ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), each of which is capable of carrying 16 missiles.1
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
8300.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Submarine-launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM)
Basing
Ballistic missile submarine
Range
8,300 km
Payload
Four MIRV
Length
14.9 m
Diameter
1.9 m
LaunchWeight
47,000 kg
Warhead
Nuclear
Status
Operational
InService
1986
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Intercontinental-Range Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) (More than 5,500 km)
Air > Intercontinental-Range Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) (More than 5,500 km)
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/ss-n-18/ CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/ss-n-23/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
14.9 m
Width
1.9 m
Height
—
Weight
47000 kg
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