Russia tests missiles carrying 12 nuclear warheads

Russia has successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile sites capable of carrying 12 nuclear warheads small nuclear warhead or 4 medium.

Russia's Defense Ministry said the test took place on the Barents Sea last Thursday. The missile was tested Liner was launched from the submarine Tula strategy of Delta IV class on the Barents Sea and the test target at the Kura placed on the Kamchatka peninsula.

Defence spokesman Colonel Igor Konashekov said: "The warhead of the missile was shot down precise objectives assumed in the experiment as well as on time was calculated."

Sineva missile, the precursor of Liner launched from submarines.

Liner is an improved version of the solid-fuel ballistic missile Sineva equipping strategic nuclear submarines currently in service personnel in the Navy. The new missile capable of penetrating the missile defense shield and strengthen national defense.

According to the manufacturer in the National Missile Center, Liner capable of carrying nuclear warheads four medium or 12 small nuclear warheads Kilotone equivalent to 150 warheads each. If necessary, it can carry simultaneously both in a single warhead on duty.

Compared with Liner missile Bulava missile that Russian troops are carrying out urgent tests to be included in payroll, we can clearly see a difference in the amount of small nuclear warheads it carries the maximum more than double the number of Bulava can carry warheads.

Specifications of Linor not yet been announced but before the improvements, Sineva missile, the precursor of Linor can be launched from a depth of 55m under the sea with a range of up to 8.300km. Expected that the rocket will be used to the Russian Navy in 2030.