RS-24 Yars
Russia2010 - Present
The RS-24 Yars is a Russian MIRV-equipped intercontinental ballistic missile that forms the backbone of Russia's Strategic Rocket Forces. A solid-fueled, road-mobile system designed to evade missile defenses.
Primary Specifications
Range
11250 km
Covers all strategic targets
Speed
Mach 20
Hypersonic terminal velocity
Propulsion
Solid-fueled, Three-stage
Enables rapid road-mobile launch
Weight
49600 kg
Mobile launcher compatible
Payload
1200 kg
Balanced payload for mobility
Primary Guidance
Inertial + GLONASS
Quick Summary
What it is?
A road-mobile nuclear missile with multiple warheads
Who uses it?
Russian Strategic Rocket Forces
Role
Strategic nuclear deterrent
What's different?
Carries 3-6 MIRV warheads of 150-300 kt each - can launch in 7 minutes from mobile launcher with advanced countermeasures
Why it matters?
Provides Russia with a survivable, mobile nuclear force that can evade missile defense systems and ensure retaliation.
Real-World Impact
1
Mobile Survival
Road-mobile launchers can hide across Russia's vast territory, impossible to find and destroy
2
Rapid Deployment
Can launch within 7 minutes, denying enemies time to locate and target
3
Defense Penetration
Advanced decoys and maneuvering warheads defeat missile defense systems
4
MIRV Capability
Multiple warheads from single missile strike several targets simultaneously
Additional Features
Secondary Systems
Maneuvering reentry vehicle
Special
Road-mobile & silo
FAQs
1. What does 'Yars' mean?
Yars is an acronym for 'Yadernaya Raketa Sderzhivaniya' (Nuclear Deterrence Rocket) in Russian.2. How many Yars are deployed?
3. What is the range?
4. How is it different from Topol-M?
5. What mobile launcher is used?
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