RT-21 Temp 2S

Its innovative concept and design were created by Alexander Nadiradze. The RSD-10 Pioneer and succeeding missile complexes relied on the RT-21 base concept and were used by Nadiradze for many of his later projects. The program became mired in a series of treaty complications, including questions regarding its use of theatre missile launchers. It is unlikely that the RT-21 ultimately reached deployment, and by the mid-1980s, the program had been scrapped. Its maximum period of storage on a launcher was 5 years, and preparation time for launch was 40 minutes.

• Is Missile — yes • Name — RT-21 Temp 2S SS-16 Sinner • Type — Intercontinental ballistic missile • Used By — USSR • Designer — Alexander Nadiradze (Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology) • Manufacturer — Votkinsk Machine Building Plant • Service — 1976-1986 • Engine — Three stage, solid-propellant • Weight — 43,000 kg • Length — 18,500 mm • Diameter — 1,790 mm • Vehicle Range — 10,500 km • Filling — Single 0.65-1.5 Mt warhead • Guidance — Inertial • Accuracy — 450-1640 m CEP • Launch Platform — Mobile launcher vehicle