Russia has launched a new rocket
Nuclear missile submarine Vladimir Monomakh has successfully launched the newest Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) "Bulava". Start happened from the White sea to the Kura test site in Kamchatka.
As explained by the official dealer the Ministry of defense, major-General Igor Konashenkov, a start was made from an underwater position. "Characteristics of the line of motion of the rocket flight tested in the normal mode, the combat units successfully arrived at the Kura test site in Kamchatka," added Konashenkov.
Major-General reported that on Board a submarine in the process of shooting were members of the Commission on the state tests of the submarine, "Interfax". Additionally, the last launch of "Mace" was the first in 2014. Since the beginning of the test of the missile was conducted in 19 starts, 8 of which are accidental.
Missile cruiser Vladimir Monomakh" - 3rd submarine of project 955 "Borey". The crew of Vladimir Monomakh" formed in early December 2009. December 30, 2012 nuclear submarine strategic purpose deduced from the shop. In early September 2013, the ship proceeded to the factory chassis testing. Nuclear ships will be armed with fresh missiles with Intercontinental ballistic missile "Bulava".
"Mace" is a new national three-stage solid-fuel rocket, designed for weapons promising nuclear-powered strategic submarines of project Northwind. The missile is capable of carrying up to 10 hypersonic maneuvering nuclear units with individual guidance, capable of changing the line of movement of the flight height and the course and hit targets within a radius of up to 8 thousand kilometers of "Bulava" will constitute the basis for a promising group of the Strategic nuclear forces of the Russian Federation to 2040-2045.
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