Anti-ballistic missile 53T6 (ABM-3 Gazelle) Type Anti-ballistic missile Place of origin Soviet Union Service history In service Since 1995 Used by Russia Wars Cold War Production history Designer NPO Novator Design Bureau Designed 1978[1] Produced 1988[1] No. built 68[1] Variants A modernized variant is in service as of July 2018[citation needed] Specifications Mass 10,000 kg (22,000 lbs) Length 12 m Diameter 1.8 m[2][3][4] Warhead nuclear 10 kt Engine 2-stage solid fuel Operational range 80–100 km[2][5][6][7] Flight ceiling 80–100 km Maximum speed Mach 17 (20,800 km/h; 12,900 mph) Launch platform silo[8][9]