R-31 (missile)
| R-31/RSM-45 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Submarine-launched ballistic missile |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Arsenal Design Bureau |
| Manufacturer | Arsenal Design Bureau |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum firing range | 4,500 km |
RSM-45 R-31[1] (NATO designation - SS-N-17 Snipe) was a Soviet submarine-launched ballistic missile.[2][3]
Development for the missile began in June 1971 at the
nuclear warhead
. A particular practical benefit of the design was the quiet submerged launch system, which used the missile's own buoyancy to lift it to the surface.
The missile entered service in March 1980,SLCMs, as the targeting distance could be varied drastically.
It was the first Soviet ballistic missile using
astro-inertial guidance
.
Users
References
- ^ ISBN 5-8172-0069-4
- ^ "R-31".
- ^ "R-31 / RSM-45 SS-N-17 SNIPE - Russian / Soviet Nuclear Forces".
- ^ Podvig, P. Russian Strategic Nuclear Forces.p.329