28 Mar 2010

Launch of giant nuclear missile (known as "Satan")

R-36M/SS-18 is the most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) ever built.
Russian designation - R-36M "Voevoda" ("Warlord")
Designation of NATO - SS-18 "Satan"

Missiles of the R-36M/SS-18 family have never been deployed with more than ten warheads. But given their large throw-weight (8.8 tonnes is the official START number), it is easy to see that they can be made to car More..ry much more than that.

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US and Russia announce deal to cut nuclear weapons - The treaty limits both sides to 1,550 warheads, about 30% less than currently allowed, the White House said. (BBC)