Russian missile in breach of INF treaty
The U.S. is threatening to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, following Russia’s development of a new medium-range missile in violation of the deal


NOVATOR 9M729 (SSC-8*)
New missile would enable Russia to launch nuclear strike at NATO countries at very short notice

Novator 9M729 thought to be extended-range version of 9M728 ground-based system (left)

Terminal guidance system
Warhead
Wing
Turbofan engine uses jet fuel
Solid-fuel booster

Range: 2,000km est.
Length: 8m
Warhead: 400-500kg

Mobile launcher: 9M729 shot from Iskander missile launcher at Kapustin Yar test site


500km range: INF bans cruise missiles with range between 500km and 5,500km
2,000km range

Suspected Iskander missile brigades

SPAIN
UK
FRANCE
NORWAY
GERMANY
ITALY
SWEDEN
FINLAND
POLAND
Crimea (annexed by Russia)
UKRAINE
Black Sea
TURKEY
RUSSIA
Luga
Kaliningrad
Moscow
Kapustin Yar

500km 310 miles


*NATO designation


Sources: Global Security, Brookings Institution, Atlantic Council  
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