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RSD-10 Pioneer vs R-29RM Shtil

RSD-10 Pioneer vs R-29RM Shtil at a glance — range 5,800 vs 8,300 km, speed 26,748 vs 24,000 km/h, warhead 1,600 vs 2,800 kg, launch weight 37,100 vs 40,300 kg.

Specifications
RSD-10 Pioneer R-29RM Shtil
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile Submarine-launched ballistic missile
Manufacturer Votkinsk Machine Building Plant Soviet State Industry
Service year 1976 1986
Number produced 654 units -- units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 5,800.0 km 8,300.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 21.8 Mach 19.6
Weight 37,100 kg 40,300 kg
Warhead 1600.0 kg 2800.0 kg
Length 16.50 m 14.80 m
Diameter 1800 mm 1900 mm
Guidance Inertial Astroinertial
Warhead type Nuclear MIRV 4 nuclear MIRV
Scale Comparison
RSD-10 PIONEER 16.50 m R-29RM SHTIL 14.80 m 1.75 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the RSD-10 Pioneer or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil has a longer range at 8,300 km compared to the RSD-10 Pioneer's 5,800 km.
Which is faster, the RSD-10 Pioneer or R-29RM Shtil?
The RSD-10 Pioneer is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 21.8 compared to the R-29RM Shtil's Mach 19.6.
Which has a larger warhead, the RSD-10 Pioneer or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil carries a larger warhead at 2,800 kg compared to the RSD-10 Pioneer's 1,600 kg.
Which is heavier, the RSD-10 Pioneer or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil is heavier at 40,300 kg compared to the RSD-10 Pioneer's 37,100 kg.
Which is longer, the RSD-10 Pioneer or R-29RM Shtil?
The RSD-10 Pioneer is longer at 16.50 meters compared to the R-29RM Shtil's 14.80 meters.
What guidance systems do the RSD-10 Pioneer and R-29RM Shtil use?
The RSD-10 Pioneer uses Inertial guidance while the R-29RM Shtil uses Astroinertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the RSD-10 Pioneer or R-29RM Shtil?
The RSD-10 Pioneer entered service first in 1976, 10 years before the R-29RM Shtil which entered service in 1986.