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R36M / RS-20 vs RSD-10 Pioneer

R36M / RS-20 vs RSD-10 Pioneer at a glance — range 16,000 vs 5,800 km, speed 28,000 vs 26,748 km/h, warhead 8,800 vs 1,600 kg, launch weight 211,100 vs 37,100 kg.

Specifications
R36M / RS-20 RSD-10 Pioneer
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer OKB-586 Votkinsk Machine Building Plant
Service year 1988 1976
Number produced 308 units 654 units
Estimated unit price $7 million NA
Range 16,000.0 km 5,800.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 22.9 Mach 21.8
Weight 211,100 kg 37,100 kg
Warhead 8800.0 kg 1600.0 kg
Length 32.20 m 16.50 m
Diameter 3000 mm 1800 mm
Guidance Inertial, autonomous Inertial
Warhead type 10 nuclear MIRV Nuclear MIRV
Scale Comparison
R36M / RS-20 32.20 m RSD-10 PIONEER 16.50 m 1.75 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the R36M / RS-20 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The R36M / RS-20 has a longer range at 16,000 km compared to the RSD-10 Pioneer's 5,800 km.
Which is faster, the R36M / RS-20 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The R36M / RS-20 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.9 compared to the RSD-10 Pioneer's Mach 21.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the R36M / RS-20 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The R36M / RS-20 carries a larger warhead at 8,800 kg compared to the RSD-10 Pioneer's 1,600 kg.
Which is heavier, the R36M / RS-20 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The R36M / RS-20 is heavier at 211,100 kg compared to the RSD-10 Pioneer's 37,100 kg.
Which is longer, the R36M / RS-20 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The R36M / RS-20 is longer at 32.20 meters compared to the RSD-10 Pioneer's 16.50 meters.
What guidance systems do the R36M / RS-20 and RSD-10 Pioneer use?
The R36M / RS-20 uses Inertial, autonomous guidance while the RSD-10 Pioneer uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the R36M / RS-20 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The RSD-10 Pioneer entered service first in 1976, 12 years before the R36M / RS-20 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R36M / RS-20 or RSD-10 Pioneer?
The RSD-10 Pioneer has been produced in greater numbers with 654 units compared to 308 units of the R36M / RS-20.