SS-24 Scalpel
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SS-24 Scalpel is the NATO reporting name for the RT-23 Molodets, a Soviet/Russian solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile designed for deployment on rail-based and silo-based platforms.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| SS-24 Scalpel canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T9726220 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: SS-24 Scalpel Context triple: [RT-23 Molodets, natoReportingName, SS-24 Scalpel]
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A.
SS-20 Saber
The SS-20 Saber was a Soviet intermediate-range, road-mobile ballistic missile deployed during the Cold War, notable for its multiple nuclear warheads and major role in triggering the INF Treaty.
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B.
Mazor
Mazor is a surname most notably associated with Stanley Mazor, a pioneering American engineer and co-designer of the first commercial microprocessor.
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C.
SS-19 Stiletto
The SS-19 Stiletto is a Soviet-era, silo-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) designed to deliver multiple nuclear warheads over long ranges.
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D.
SS-9 Scarp
SS-9 Scarp is the NATO reporting name for the Soviet R-36 intercontinental ballistic missile, a heavy, long-range strategic missile developed during the Cold War.
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E.
Cutter
Cutter is a key supporting character in the film "The Prestige," serving as an experienced stage engineer who designs illusions and becomes entangled in the rivalry between two magicians.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: SS-24 Scalpel Target entity description: SS-24 Scalpel is the NATO reporting name for the RT-23 Molodets, a Soviet/Russian solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile designed for deployment on rail-based and silo-based platforms.
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A.
SS-20 Saber
The SS-20 Saber was a Soviet intermediate-range, road-mobile ballistic missile deployed during the Cold War, notable for its multiple nuclear warheads and major role in triggering the INF Treaty.
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B.
Mazor
Mazor is a surname most notably associated with Stanley Mazor, a pioneering American engineer and co-designer of the first commercial microprocessor.
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C.
SS-19 Stiletto
The SS-19 Stiletto is a Soviet-era, silo-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) designed to deliver multiple nuclear warheads over long ranges.
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D.
SS-9 Scarp
SS-9 Scarp is the NATO reporting name for the Soviet R-36 intercontinental ballistic missile, a heavy, long-range strategic missile developed during the Cold War.
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E.
Cutter
Cutter is a key supporting character in the film "The Prestige," serving as an experienced stage engineer who designs illusions and becomes entangled in the rivalry between two magicians.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | intercontinental ballistic missile ⓘ |
| allianceDesignation | NATO reporting name ⓘ |
| associatedProgram | Soviet strategic missile forces modernization ⓘ |
| basingMode |
rail-mobile
ⓘ
silo-based ⓘ |
| classification |
ballistic missile
ⓘ
nuclear delivery system ⓘ |
| conflictEra | Cold War ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
Russia
ⓘ
Soviet Union ⓘ |
| deploymentPlatform |
rail-based launcher
ⓘ
silo-based launcher ⓘ |
| designedFor | nuclear deterrence ⓘ |
| designFeature |
hardened silo basing
ⓘ
multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles ⓘ railway train basing ⓘ solid-fueled three-stage design ⓘ |
| developedBy | Soviet Union ⓘ |
| era | late Cold War ⓘ |
| eraOfService |
1980s
ⓘ
1990s ⓘ |
| guidanceType | inertial guidance ⓘ |
| hasNATOReportingNameFor |
RT-23 Molodets
ⓘ
linked to:
RT-23 Molodets ICBM
|
| intendedTargetType | strategic targets ⓘ |
| launchPlatformType |
rail-mobile ICBM system
ⓘ
silo-based ICBM system ⓘ |
| nuclearCapability | yes ⓘ |
| operator |
Russian Strategic Rocket Forces
ⓘ
USSR Strategic Rocket Forces ⓘ
linked to:
Soviet Strategic Rocket Forces
|
| originLanguageDesignation |
RT-23 Molodets
ⓘ
linked to:
RT-23 Molodets ICBM
|
| payloadType | nuclear warheads ⓘ |
| propellantType | solid fuel ⓘ |
| propulsionStageCount | three-stage ⓘ |
| railSystemFeature | disguised as ordinary freight train ⓘ |
| rangeCategory | intercontinental ⓘ |
| role | strategic deterrent ⓘ |
| strategicAdvantage |
increased survivability through mobility
ⓘ
reduced launch preparation time compared to liquid-fueled ICBMs ⓘ |
| strategicPurpose |
second-strike capability
ⓘ
survivable mobile basing ⓘ |
| treatyRelevance | START-era strategic arms reductions ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Russian Strategic Rocket Forces
ⓘ
Soviet Armed Forces ⓘ
linked to:
Soviet armed forces
|
| warheadType | MIRV ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: SS-24 Scalpel Description of subject: SS-24 Scalpel is the NATO reporting name for the RT-23 Molodets, a Soviet/Russian solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile designed for deployment on rail-based and silo-based platforms.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.