Posted on 02/03/2011 9:51:52 PM PST by ErnstStavroBlofeld
Russia is introducing a fourth generation automated control systems for its Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN) with triple-redundant communication links, a media report said.
Izvestia newspaper quoting SMF Commander Lt. Gen. Sergei Karakayev said, the new automated control systems are based on digital alert transmission systems.
"The RSVN is currently introducing fourth generation automated control systems. Each system will have guaranteed triple communications redundancy," he was quoted as saying.
The strategic nuclear launch systems are ageing hence the importance of command and control links, he added.
The Strategic Missile Forces reportedly have a total of 538 ICBMs, including 306 SS-25 Sickle missiles, 88 SS-18 Satan and 56 SS-27 Topol-M missiles.
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May God watch over their QC process
May God watch over their QC process
New control systems for Russian Strategic Missile Forces = slightly less intoxicated missile officers....maybe 80 proof
vodka instead of 100 proof.
I’ve read that in their prime only 80% of Russian missiles were expected to launch on the first try. Hopefully its far lower now.
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