Multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV)

GPTKB entity

Statements (38)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Missile technology
Nuclear weapons delivery system
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:surface-to-air_missile
gptkbp:arms_control_treaty gptkb:Strategic_Arms_Reduction_Treaty_(START)
gptkb:Strategic_Arms_Limitation_Talks_(SALT_II)
gptkbp:category Ballistic missile technology
Nuclear strategy
Strategic weapons
gptkbp:component gptkb:Post-boost_vehicle_(bus)
Guidance system
Multiple warheads
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:China
gptkb:France
gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:enables Overcoming missile defense
Targeting multiple locations
gptkbp:first_deployed 1970s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV)
gptkbp:improves First-strike capability
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:DF-41
gptkb:LGM-118_Peacekeeper
gptkb:Trident_II_D5
gptkb:R-36M_(SS-18_Satan)
gptkbp:number_of_warheads_per_missile Up to 10 or more
gptkbp:purpose Deliver multiple nuclear warheads to different targets
gptkbp:reduces Effectiveness of missile defense
gptkbp:technology gptkb:Multiple_reentry_vehicle_(MRV)
Single warhead reentry vehicle
gptkbp:threats gptkb:Anti-ballistic_missile_(ABM)_systems
gptkbp:used_in Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Trident_ballistic_missiles
gptkb:R-29RMU2_Layner
gptkb:R-29RMU_Sineva
gptkb:Trident_II_D5
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5