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Was hat #Russland überhaupt an einsetzbaren Nuklearwaffen? Es ist deutlich weniger als ihr denkt.
#SLBM an U-Booten haben wir bis zu 5 der neuen #Borei mit je 16 R30 (SS-N-32 #Bulawa, RSM-56 Alternative Bezeichnungen) mit je bis zu 6 Sprengköpfen.
Dazu kommen 7 #DeltaIV mit 1/x
Je 16x R-29RM (SS-N-23 #Skiff) mit je bis zu 6 Sprengköpfen.
Dazu soll noch ein #DeltaIII (Status fraglich) im Dienst sein mit 16xR-29RL (SS-N-18 #Stingray mit je einem Sprengkopf. Das noch existierende #Typhoon (offiziell 20x Beluwa) wird nur als Testplatform genutzt und 2/x
Soll nicht mehr einsatzbereit sein, dazu eh gen Ende des Jahres ausgemustert werden.
Daher sind maximal 228 Raketen mit 1288 Sprengköpfen möglich.

Wenn eine Rakete mehrere Sprengköpfe trägt nennt man das #MIRV. Hier gibt es aufgrund der Verträge Maximalzahlen der MIRVs je 3/x
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1/x
Navigational Warnings have appeared that suggest a #test launch of a #Minuteman #ICBM from Vandenberg on March 3 - 4.

(I suspect 1 or 2 more NavWarnings to appear for areas around Kwajalein, based on previous tests)
@nukestrat @mhanham @wslafoy @ArmsControlWonk ImageImage
2/x
To be clear (as such suggestions always arrise):
This has *nothing* to do with the Ukraine crisis. Tests like these are scheduled months in advance.
They are regular tests to ascertain the readiness and training of missile crews.
3/x
As I expected, another Navigational Warning has appeared, adding an extra hazard area west of Kwajalein.
Updated map for this upcoming #Minuteman III test (probably GT240GM): ImageImage
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Looks like there will be another #Minuteman-III #ICBM test from Vandenberg towards Kwajalein in the first week of September, with a ~8100 km range. Navigational Warnings, and a plot of these (with ballistic trajectory)
@wslafoy @ISNJH @mhanham @planet4589 @ArmsControlWonk Navigational WarningsPlot of navigational Warnings
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The trajectory and stage splashdown zones of this upcoming #Minuteman-III ICBM test launch are comparable to that of the recent August 4 test launch, but with the RV('s) targetting an ~800-900 km longer range, it seems: Image
A #Minuteman ICBM test launch from Vandenberg today has now been confirmed by 30th Space Wing:

vandenberg.af.mil/News/Article-D…
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Navigational Warnings issued today, indicate that a #Minuteman III #ICBM will be test-fired from Vandenberg AFB between August 4 and 6.
Test range indicated by Area Warnings is ~7200 km.
Plotted trajectory is simple ballistic
@mhanham @wslafoy @ArmsControlWonk @ISNJH @planet4589 ImageImage
HOLD ON! There is yet another area, that I overlooked as it was not in the same Area Warning set!

Will update the map...give me some time.
Hmmm, on second look, not sure it is related. Times of the window do not match.....opens about an hour after the other time windows.... Image
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