diff --git a/mods/ra/rules/system.yaml b/mods/ra/rules/system.yaml
index 65079dfbef..ef214bf02f 100644
--- a/mods/ra/rules/system.yaml
+++ b/mods/ra/rules/system.yaml
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ Player:
 		SelectTargetSound: slcttgt1.aud
 	NukePower:
 		Image: atomicon
-		ChargeTime: 13
+		ChargeTime: 9
 		Description: Atom Bomb
 		LongDesc: Launches a nuclear missile at a target location.
 		Prerequisites: MSLO