The Resurrection of the Soviet Union?

[Gelion]

They did spell "anti-terror" wrong. Other than that I did find it funny at the time

As for the second article I heard it too. No news to me...

 

[Winner]

More about this weapon:

The Russian SS-27, or Topol-M, is an intercontinental-range, ground-based, solid propellant ballistic missile. It represents the pinnacle of ballistic missile technology, incorporating modern fuel and warhead designs, as well as being capable of being launched from both missile silos and Transporter-Erector-Launcher (TEL) vehicles. Current Russian accounts stress that the SS-27 is invulnerable to any modern anti-ballistic missile (ABM) defenses. Yuriy Solomonov, director of the Moscow Institute of Heat Technology and designer-general of the Topol family of missiles, has stated that the SS-27 will be the foundation of the Russian strategic nuclear arsenal by 2015.
The SS-27 is currently portrayed by Russian accounts as being immune to any ABM defense the United States can put into being. The missile is capable of making evasive maneuvers as it approaches its target, enabling it to evade any terminal phase interceptors. It almost certainly also carries countermeasures and decoys to decrease the chances of a successful targeting. The missile is shielded against radiation, electromagnetic interference and physical disturbance; previous missiles could be disabled by detonating a nuclear warhead within ten kilometers. This vulnerability is the basis behind the use of nuclear ground-based and orbital interceptors, to detonate or damage the missile before it reaches its target. However, the SS-27 is designed to be able to withstand nuclear blasts closer than 500 m, a difficult interception when combined with the terminal phase speed and maneuverability. While the boost phase is the most vulnerable time for the SS-27, it remains protected. Hidden safely within missile silos and mobile launchers, a successful boost-phase interceptor would have to be fired from near or within Russian borders or from space. And the SS-27 is also designed to survive a strike from any laser technology available, rendering any current space-based laser useless. The missile highlights the need for considerably more research into missile defenses, as the United States is currently defenseless while Russia is protected by a functional defense system. The SS-27 can currently strike any target within the continental United States. The deployment from hardened silos and hidden TEL vehicles makes it nearly impossible to successfully prevent launch and current ABM technology is insufficient to prevent its successful impact. As a solid propellant design, it can be maintained on alert for prolonged periods of time and can launch within minutes of being given the order. Its confirmed single 550 kT warhead is sufficient for the depopulation of cities, which combined with its survivability, makes it an ideal retaliatory weapon. The SS-27 enables Russia to guarantee a successful nuclear response.
The SS-27 also has considerable utility as a first strike weapon. A successful first strike hinges upon the destruction of the enemy nuclear force, and the SS-27 should be capable of that task. Though its reported accuracy is insufficient for this, current guidance technology could easily be used to develop this capacity. The accuracy of 350 m CEP reported is strangely low given previous US and Russian missile designs with considerably higher accuracy. With a higher accuracy, the single warhead load would be easily sufficient to destroy a missile silo, but the placement of Multiple Independent Reentry Vehicles (MIRVs) would allow for the destruction of entire missile groups. The SS-27 design is easily compatible for MIRV warheads, though it must sacrifice its ability to penetrate ABM defense systems. Solomonov has stated openly that the TEL launched SS-27 will carry four to six warheads along with decoys, which implies the same capability for the silo-launched version. The SS-27 has a range of 10,500 km (6524 miles) and is reported to typically be equipped with a 550 kT yield nuclear warhead. Unconfirmed reports suggest a yield of 1 MT has been achieved, as well as the placement of up to six MIRV warheads. These enhancements likely come at the cost of reducing the shielding around the warhead and removing the decoys, rendering the missile vulnerable to ABM defenses. It uses a Post-Boost Vehicle (PBV) system to deploy its warhead(s) using a digital inertial navigation system with a GLOSNASS (equivalent to Global Position Satellite) receiver. This achieves a reported accuracy of 350 m CEP, but this accuracy is lower than is reasonable to believe, given modern guidance systems and previous US and Russian missiles. It has a launch weight of 47,200 kg with a length of 21.9 m and a maximum width of 1.9 m. It uses a three-stage solid propellant engine.

 

[AVN]

What are we discussing here ?
The details of an unimportant weapon ?

What does it have to do with the thread topic "The resurrection of the Soviet Union ?"

 

[Yuri2356]

The Russian SS-27, or Topol-M, is an intercontinental-range, ground-based, solid propellant ballistic missile. It represents the pinnacle of ballistic missile technology, incorporating modern fuel and warhead designs, as well as being capable of being launched from both missile silos and Transporter-Erector-Launcher (TEL) vehicles. Current Russian accounts stress that the SS-27 is invulnerable to any modern anti-ballistic missile (ABM) defenses. Yuriy Solomonov, director of the Moscow Institute of Heat Technology and designer-general of the Topol family of missiles, has stated that the SS-27 will be the foundation of the Russian strategic nuclear arsenal by 2015.

Sounds prety dangerous, but I doubt this is a sign that Putin is trying to rebuild the union. Also, this probably won't lead to anything quite as drastic as the cold war arms race. Is there a link to this article? (Both to check authenticity, and see if there realy is a Y at the end of that Yuri's name)

 

[BloodyPepperoni]

Russia doesn't work right now, but Bolchevism has proven to be also ineffective, so I doubt we'll ever see a 'resuccection' of USSR. Maybe a 'third way'?

 

[Amenhotep7]

Get Ready for Comrade Putin!

 

[Winner]

What are we discussing here ?
The details of an unimportant weapon ?

What does it have to do with the thread topic "The resurrection of the Soviet Union ?"

I wouldn't call it unimportant, S.ofGedeon used Putins statements about their nuclear capabilities, so i am posting a bit detailed description of that capabilities.

I think a little more information wouldn't harm anybody, and if you aren't interested in it, you can simply skip it

(i've wanted to post only the link, but i haven't found the source...)

 

[Sword_Of_Geddon]

I can't find anything about Putin preparing for a Us attack, so I'm withdrawing that part.

I find the Bush/Putin love/hate relationship interesting....

1. Putin endorsed Bush, saying that he is better for anti-terror efforts

2. Putin endorsed the Pro-Russian Ukrainian Presidentual Canaudate, amisnt fears of rigging, the Bush Adminstration warns that Ukraine's actions will impact US-Ukrainian relations, in Colin Powell's words "The US wants to know if the Ukrainian Government respects Democracy and the will of the people"

 

[Winner]

Putin is in fact former KGB agent - good starting for a succesfull career of Russia's leader

 

[Gelion]

Putin is in fact former KGB agent - good starting for a succesfull career of Russia's leader

Its not uncommon in the history of the superpowers....
but again I think Czechs know very little about being a superpower...

 

[Winner]

Its not uncommon in the history of the superpowers....
but again I think Czechs know very little about being a superpower...

But we know very much about being OCCUPIED by a superpower just because of we wanted sovereignty and independence. Too bad the Russia is still behaving like Soviet Union...

 

[Gelion]

But we know very much about being OCCUPIED by a superpower just because of we wanted sovereignty and independence. Too bad the Russia is still behaving like Soviet Union...

Well now you are economically occupied by the other superpower. I wonder why Churchill said to Stalin "Czech Rep, - 20% Brit 80% Soviet" in that famous note of his. I because guess he cared about the Czech Republic a lot. Like all who protect it now and before. But again its politics no offence buddy. Just hope you do not take this to seriously. I mean I guess its okay for some countires to do the same as others as long as they write nice speeches about it. Iraq is the prime example...

 

[Winner]

Transcript of interview about Putin:

http://www.uncommonknowledge.org/800/826.html

 

[Winner]

Well now you are economically occupied by the other superpower.

Oh, strange, i haven't noticed. But maybe you know it better than I

 

[Gelion]

Very unbiased and trustworthy Winner Keep up with your illusions!
I mean I agree with some of the stuff you said. But maybe perhaps because I read the newspapers from the other (in this case Russian) side only? Maybe you should start thinking about that?

 

[Stormbringer]

I have a question, when did Putin ever ban any political party? The communists are the second largest party, have been for a long time, and no body ever talked about banning them

 

[Winner]

Very unbiased and trustworthy Winner Keep up with your illusions!
I mean I agree with some of the stuff you said. But maybe perhaps because I read the newspapers from the other (in this case Russian) side only? Maybe you should start thinking about that?

Im not the one with illusions here Your view of world is very... how to say... specific, yeah.

 

[Gelion]

Im not the one with illusions here Your view of world is very... how to say... specific, yeah.

Oh sure you are not Especially reading only Western newspapers..

 

[cidknee]

Russia is too poor to renew the cold war, and it have plenty of interior problems.

yes well in the mid 1930s the Germans were broke and had HUGE interior problems... what came of that? One man to offer a vision for all... one that included food, luxuries, and money, who cares if u had to kill millions to get it.
It was the vision that inticed people, and well Putin ( Xkgb) is offering a toned down version of the same thing.

 

[Damnyankee]

Oh sure you are not Especially reading only Western newspapers..

Well, what do eastern newspapers have to offer, lets see. Saudi Arabia "All hail the house of saud kill the infidels, but we will sell you oil" or how about Russia " Our great leader will lead usto prosperity, he is never wrong" or how about china. What i'm trying to say is that there is no real credible newspapers in the east (refering to asia, and east europe except Japan, South Korea, India, and poland). A lot of them exult the party/goverment line.