‘Most powerful’: What’s the Sarmat missile Russia has test-launched?
Summary
Russia has tested a new long-range missile called the RS-28 Sarmat, which is designed to carry nuclear weapons. President Vladimir Putin said this missile is very powerful and will enter service by the end of the year. The missile can travel very far and may bypass current missile defense systems.Key Facts
- The RS-28 Sarmat is an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) meant to carry nuclear warheads.
- Putin claims it has a maximum range of over 35,000 km, while Western experts estimate about 18,000 km.
- The missile is intended to replace older Soviet-era Voyevoda missiles.
- It carries multiple nuclear warheads that can be targeted separately.
- The Sarmat is 35.3 meters long, 3 meters in diameter, and weighs 208.1 tonnes.
- Putin said the missile can reach outer space on a suborbital flight to avoid missile defenses.
- Russia is developing other advanced weapons like hypersonic missiles, underwater nuclear drones, and nuclear-powered cruise missiles.
- The missile is part of Russia’s effort to modernize its nuclear weapons arsenal.
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