Warhead of missile SS-24 «Scalpel» (RS-22A, «Molodets»)

The warhead of missile SS-24 «Scalpel» (NATO reporting name) (GRAU designations is RS-22A (15ZH60) «Molodets»).

Range - 10 000 km, multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle, 10 warheads (explosive equivalent of 750 kilotons of TNT each). For comparison, 6 August 1945 an U.S. Air Force B-29 bomber dropped on Hiroshima atomic bomb with the explosive equivalent of 20 kilotons of TNT.

On the missile control system used for continuous duty operation with the use of onboard computer enhanced productivity, providing prelaunch preparation and launch, quick refocus before launch, flight control of missiles and high accuracy of hitting the target. Circular error probable - 150-500m.

Warhead of missile SS-24 «Scalpel» (RS-22A, «Molodets»)