“Russia
finalized the project of a new Combat Railway Missile Complex (BZhRK)
that will multiply its nuclear potential and counter the US
Conventional Prompt Global Strike, RG.ru reported. The two
superpowers, the Soviet Union and the United States of America, chose
different structures for their nuclear arsenals. Washington gave
preference to ballistic missile submarines as the basis of the US
Strategic Nuclear Forces. Moreover, the West managed to cover the
global ocean with acoustic stations that tracked the movement of
Soviet subs.”
“Soviet
subs tried every evasion trick and sometimes emerged in much
unexpected places, but it was still insufficient to keep secrecy.
Therefore launch silos remained the core of the Soviet Union's
Strategic Missile Forces (SMF). As time passed, the Pioneer and
Topol-M mobile complexes entered service, but they could hardly be
called ‘invisible'.”
“Russia
completely decommissioned these trains in 2007 in accordance with the
START II treaty. The new project, codenamed 'Barguzin' after a strong
Baikal wind, is not subjected to the treaty and surpasses its
predecessors in capabilities. Every 'Barguzin' train will be armed
with six ICBMs RS-24 Yars (a land equivalent of the
submarine-launched Bulava).”
“The
missiles are brought into firing position within minutes. Their
engagement range is 10,000 kilometers and precision is 100 meters
around the target. The warheads can maneuver to penetrate any
existing missile defense system. The trains will be protected with a
cutting-edge stealth technology, electronic warfare systems and
counterterrorism measures.”
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