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SS-18 modernization and ICBM survivability

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5932818
The Soviets continue to modernize their ICBM force. Of particular concern to some has been the upgrading of their largest missile, the SS-18. Reportedly, the Mod 5 version of this missile has better accuracy and carries a larger warhead than the current Mod 4. Indeed, it has been suggested that the Mod 5 is twice as lethal'' as the Mod 4 and that therefore the US should insist that the pending START agreement prohibit the deployment of the Mod 5.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
5932818
Report Number(s):
UCRL-JC-107035; ON: DE91011191
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English