R-36 vs RT-2PM2 Topol-M
Overview
The R-36 and the RT-2PM2 Topol-M are both Ballistic missiles.
Range is 16,000 km for the R-36 vs 11,000 km for the RT-2PM2 Topol-M. The R-36 reaches 28,000 km/h vs 27,100 km/h for the RT-2PM2 Topol-M. The R-36 carries a 8800 kg warhead vs 1200 kg for the RT-2PM2 Topol-M. Launch weight is 209,600 kg for the R-36 vs 47,200 kg for the RT-2PM2 Topol-M. The R-36 uses Inertial, autonomous guidance, while the RT-2PM2 Topol-M relies on Inertial with GLONASS.
The R-36 entered service 12 years before the RT-2PM2 Topol-M (1988 vs 2000).
| Soviet ICBM, entered service in 1988, with a range of 16,000 km. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Manufacturer | OKB-586 |
| Service year | 1988 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $7 million |
| Range | 16,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 22.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 209,600 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 8800.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 34.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 3050 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, autonomous |
| Warhead type | 10 nuclear MIRV |
| Range | 11,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 22.1 ◉ |
| Weight | 47,200 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1200.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 22.70 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1900 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial with GLONASS |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the R-36 or RT-2PM2 Topol-M?
The R-36 has a longer range at 16,000 km compared to the RT-2PM2 Topol-M's 11,000 km.
Which is faster, the R-36 or RT-2PM2 Topol-M?
The R-36 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.9 compared to the RT-2PM2 Topol-M's Mach 22.1.
Which has a larger warhead, the R-36 or RT-2PM2 Topol-M?
The R-36 carries a larger warhead at 8,800 kg compared to the RT-2PM2 Topol-M's 1,200 kg.
Which is heavier, the R-36 or RT-2PM2 Topol-M?
The R-36 is heavier at 209,600 kg compared to the RT-2PM2 Topol-M's 47,200 kg.
Which is longer, the R-36 or RT-2PM2 Topol-M?
The R-36 is longer at 34.50 meters compared to the RT-2PM2 Topol-M's 22.70 meters.
What guidance systems do the R-36 and RT-2PM2 Topol-M use?
The R-36 uses Inertial, autonomous guidance while the RT-2PM2 Topol-M uses Inertial with GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the R-36 or RT-2PM2 Topol-M?
The R-36 entered service first in 1988, 12 years before the RT-2PM2 Topol-M which entered service in 2000.