Pluton vs RS-24 Yars
Overview
The Pluton and the RS-24 Yars are both Ballistic missiles.
The RS-24 Yars has a range of 12,000 km — 100:1 the Pluton's 120 km. The Pluton reaches 3,960 km/h vs 30,625 km/h for the RS-24 Yars. Launch weight is 2,350 kg for the Pluton vs 49,600 kg for the RS-24 Yars. The Pluton uses Inertial guidance, while the RS-24 Yars relies on Inertial with Glonass.
The Pluton entered service 36 years before the RS-24 Yars (1974 vs 2010).
| French tactical ballistic missile, entered service in 1974, utilizing inertial guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Tactical ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| Service year | 1974 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 120.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.2 ◉ |
| Weight | 2,350 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 7.64 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 550 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
| Range | 12,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 25.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 49,600 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1200.0 kg |
| Length | 22.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2000 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial with Glonass |
| Warhead type | Mirv warheads |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Pluton or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Pluton's 120 km.
Which is faster, the Pluton or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 25.0 compared to the Pluton's Mach 3.2.
Which has a larger warhead, the Pluton or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars carries a larger warhead at 1,200 kg compared to the Pluton's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Pluton or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is heavier at 49,600 kg compared to the Pluton's 2,350 kg.
Which is longer, the Pluton or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is longer at 22.50 meters compared to the Pluton's 7.64 meters.
What guidance systems do the Pluton and RS-24 Yars use?
The Pluton uses Inertial guidance while the RS-24 Yars uses Inertial with Glonass guidance.
Which entered service first, the Pluton or RS-24 Yars?
The Pluton entered service first in 1974, 36 years before the RS-24 Yars which entered service in 2010.