R-29RMU2 Lajner
| R-29RMU2.1 Liner | |
|---|---|
| Type | Submarine-launched ballistic missile |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2014 |
| Used by | Russian Navy |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau |
| Manufacturer | Krasnoyarsk Machine-Building Plant |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 40 tons |
| Length | 15 m |
| Diameter | 1.9 m |
| Warhead | 12 |
| Engine | Three-stage liquid propellant |
Guidance system | Astroinertial with GLONASS |
The R-29RMU2.1 Lajner[1] (Template:Lang-ru meaning Liner) is a Russian liquid-fuelled submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) developed by the Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau and produced by the Krasnoyarsk Machine-Building Plant.[2] Derived from the R-29RMU Sineva SLBM, the Layner can carry twelve nuclear warheads, three times as many as Sineva. Reportedly capable of piercing anti-ballistic missile defences, the Layner, with its high payload-mass ratio, was described by its developer as the best ballistic missile in existence. It was expected to enter service with the Russian Navy's Delta IV class submarines after a successful test programme that spanned from May to September 2011. The Russian Navy confirmed in 2014 that the system was now in use.[3]
History and design
On 9 August 2011, the Russian Ministry of Defense disclosed the details of the Layner SLBM, whose first launch occurred on 20 May earlier that year.[2][4] The authorities originally claimed the launch to be of a Sineva missile, but on 23 May 2011 revealed the missile fired was actually the Layner.[5][6] The successful firing, aimed at the Kura Test Range, was conducted from the submarine K-84 Ekaterinburg.[2][7]
The second launch of the Layner missile took place on 29 September 2011 from the submarine K-114 Tula in the Barents Sea aimed at the Kura Test Range.[8][9] Following the second successful Layner test, the Russian Navy decided to accept the missile into active service to augment the RSM-56 Bulava missile and improve the future viability of the Delta IV class submarines until at least 2030.[10][11] Development work on the missile was completed by late February 2012.[12] Missile was recommended by the State Commission for adoption as of December 2012.[13] Missile weapons complex D-29RMU2.1 with missile R-29RMU2.1 accepted for service by decree of the President of the Russian Federation in January 2014.[14]
The Layner missile is a highly advanced derivative of the three-stage liquid-propelled R-29RMU Sineva SLBM, which was accepted into service in 2007.[2][15] While many technical details are not disclosed, it is known that the missile is capable of carrying up to twelve low-yield nuclear warheads called MIRVs capable of striking several targets individually.[15] This is twice the number of warheads the solid-propellant RSM-56 Bulava SLBM can carry, and, unlike those of the Sineva SLBM, these warheads can be of a mixed set with various yields.[11] While it shares flight characteristics with the Sineva, the Layner is equipped with improved systems to overcome anti-ballistic missile shields.[16] The missile can carry ten low-yield warheads with penetration aids, eight low-yield warheads with more penetration aids, four medium-yield warheads with penetration aids.[17]
See also
- Comparison of ICBMs
- M51 SLBM - French submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile
- Trident SLBM - US submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile
- JL-2 SLBM – Chinese submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile
- R-29RMU Sineva - Russian submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile
- RSM-56 Bulava - Russian submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile
- RS-26 Rubezh - Russian Intercontinental Ballistic Missile based on the RS-24 Yars
- RS-28 Sarmat - Russian heavy intercontinental ballistic missile, replacement for R-36M SS-18
References
- ^ McDowell, Jonathan. "S: Suborbital launches (apogee 80+ km)". Jonathan's Space Page. Retrieved 2 January 2012.
- ^ a b c d Внезапный "Лайнер". Lenta.Ru (in Russian). Lenta.ru. 10 August 2011. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ^ "Lenta.ru: Оружие: Вооружение: Россия вооружилась баллистической ракетой «Лайнер»". Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ "New Russian Missile Blows Away Competition". RT. Ocnus.net. 10 August 2011. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- ^ "What is Liner SLBM?". Russian Strategic Nuclear Forces. Russianforces.org. 23 May 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
- ^ В России создана ракета в два раза мощнее "Булавы". Lenta.Ru (in Russian). Lenta.ru. 9 August 2011. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ^ "Another Sineva launch from Ekaterinburg submarine". Russian Strategic Nuclear Forces. Russianforces.org. 20 May 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
- ^ Минобороны успешно запустило новую баллистическую ракету. Lenta.Ru (in Russian). Lenta.ru. 29 September 2011. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ^ "Russia successfully tests new strategic missile". Xinhua News Agency. News.cn. 30 September 2011. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- ^ "Liner missile to enter Russia Navy". Voice of Russia. Ruvr.ru. 21 October 2011. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- ^ "Russia Finished Development of SLBM Liner". Rusnavy.com. 24 February 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
- ^ "ОАО «ГРЦ Макеева». Информационный ресурс. Новости". Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ "ОАО «ГРЦ Макеева». Информационный ресурс. Новости". Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ a b "New submarine supermissile can pierce ABM shield". RT. RT.com. 10 August 2011. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- ^ "Лайнер" пойдет в тираж. Interfax (in Russian). Interfax.ru. 6 October 2011. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ^ "Liner SLBM explained". Retrieved 23 December 2014.