Russian SS-25 Mobile ICBM

The Soviet RT-2PM Topol, known to NATO as the SS-25 Sickle, was a road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile developed during the late Cold War. A large multi-axle transporter-erector-launcher carried the solid-fuel missile, allowing units to disperse rather than remain tied to fixed launch sites. Mobility complicated an opponent’s attempts to locate and destroy the force before launch. The system represents a major shift in Soviet strategic-missile basing, not a battlefield artillery rocket or a short-range weapon supporting local ground operations. Solid propellant reduced some preparation and handling demands associated with earlier liquid-fuel missiles. Dispersal required support vehicles, communications, security troops, and suitable routes in addition to the launcher itself. Topol’s operational significance lay in preserving a retaliatory force under the pressures of Cold War nuclear planning.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, Global War 2025, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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