Avangard
Type: Hypersonic Missile
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: NPO Mashinostroyeniya
Overview
Strategic hypersonic glide vehicle deployed on UR-100N UTTKh (SS-19 Stiletto) ICBMs and planned for RS-28 Sarmat. Reaches speeds of Mach 20-27 while maneuvering to evade all known and projected missile defense systems. Carries nuclear warhead. Declared operational in December 2019 with the 13th Missile Division. Represents Russia's most advanced strategic nuclear delivery system.
Technical Specifications
| CEP | <30 m (estimated) |
|---|---|
| Type | Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV) |
| Range | Intercontinental (5,500+ km) |
| Speed | Mach 20+ (reentry), Mach 5-10 (glide phase) |
| Carrier | UR-100UTTKh (SS-19 Stiletto) ICBM |
| Warhead | Nuclear (up to 2 Mt) or conventional high-yield |
| Guidance | Inertial + terrain comparison |
| Deployment | 6 deployed (Dombarovsky, Russia) |
Operators
- Russia
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