Americans are allergic to Russia’s Topol missiles

Posted by Matt in June 26th, 2008

KP: Is it really possible that nothing will be able to reach the U.S.?

Polezhaev: Let’s talk about the worst-case scenario — an unexpected nuclear attack by the U.S. Of course, this is theoretical. Let’s say the attack leads to the destruction of 90 percent of our silo-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM). Our lightly sheltered Topol missiles and the long-range jets and atomic submarines at our bases may also be destroyed. So we’ll have 15-25 silo-based ICBMs, up to 20 missiles on our submarines and no more than 80 air-based cruise missiles. This may suffice to ensure that unacceptable damage is done to the aggressor. Of course, these are only calculations. But a nuclear war isn’t a computer game. The figures may come out differently.

KP: How precise do out ICBMs fall?

Polezhaev: The maximum accuracy of the Sotka is 920 meters; the Voevod — 500 meters; and the Topol-M — 200 meters.

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[Countries link to CIA Factbook. States link to Wikipedia.]

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