Iskander-M:
The Russian Federation is reportedly about to start the production of Iskander-M tactical ballistic missiles in large numbers.
- The Iskander (Western reporting name: SS-26 Stone) is a road-mobile short-range ballistic missile system, developed by Russia.
- It entered Russian service in 2006. It was first used by the Russians in 2008 against Georgia.
- It is designed for tactical strikes on small, high-value land targets.
- This system can use different types of missiles.
- It is 7.3 meters long, 0.92 meters in diameter, and has a launch weight of 3,750 kilograms.
- The missiles possess a maximum range of 500 km and carry payloads between 480 and 700 kg.
- It can carry conventional and nuclear warheads.
- Its missiles can travel at up to seven times the speed of sound (Mach 7) and can reach an altitude of more than 30 miles.
- It employs a maneuverable reentry vehicle (MaRV) and decoys to defeat theater missile defense systems.
- It is also equipped with various systems for in-flight correction and self-targeting, allowing the missile to overcome missile defense systems.
- Variants:
- Iskander-E: Export version, range: 280 km.
- Iskander-K: New version, unveiled in 2007, with a new cruise missile R-500, range: 280 km.
