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RT-21Temp2S

ICBM · Russia · 1976
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RT-21Temp2S

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
30
Throw-Weight / Payload
35
Accuracy (CEP)
20
Survivability
25
BMD Penetration
20
MIRV Capability
15
Readiness
40
Reliability
30
Strategic Impact
20
Technology
40
Origin Russia
ManufacturerVotkinsk Machine Building Plant
CategoryICBM
EraCold War
In service1976–1986
Operators2 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
26
ICBM MASS Rating
17/17
Cold War
65/66
All-Time
ICBM · 10 axes scored
Range
30
Throw-Weight / Payload
35
Accuracy (CEP)
20
Survivability
25
BMD Penetration
20
MIRV Capability
15
Readiness
40
Reliability
30
Strategic Impact
20
Technology
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the icbm category.
01 / Overview
RT-21 Temp 2S
Category
Country
Production
1976–1986
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ICBM · COLD WAR
17
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
25
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
26
icbm category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the icbm category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • Missile ClassICBM
  • Service Entry Year1976
  • DesignerAlexander Nadiradze (Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology)
  • Length18.5 m
  • Diameter1.79 m
  • Launch Weight43,000 kg
  • In ServiceNo
◈Propulsion4MOD.4
  • Propulsion TypeSolid-propellant
  • Number of Stages3
  • Fuel TypeSolid
  • Solid-FuelYes
▣Performance1MOD.1
  • Maximum Range10,500 km
◇Accuracy & Re-Entry2MOD.2
◆Warhead4MOD.4
  • Warhead TypeSingle warhead
  • NuclearYes
  • Yield (per warhead)650
  • Warhead / RV Count1
▤Basing2MOD.2
⬢Warhead Detail1MOD.1
  • Explosive Filler TypeSingle 0.65-1.5 Mt warhead
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1976Production started
  2. 1986Production ended
50
years in service
10
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Guidance system combining inertial navigation (self-contained motion tracking) with GPS (satellite-based positioning) for precise trajectory correction in ballistic missiles.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
Road-mobile: a deployment mode for ICBMs where the missile is mounted on a wheeled or tracked transporter‑erector‑launcher that can travel on public roads, enabling movement and concealment.
Propellant consisting of a solid mixture of fuel and oxidizer, enabling long-term storage and immediate launch readiness.
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