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RS-28 Sarmat

Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau · Ballistic · Russia · Digital Age (2010–present)

RS-28 Sarmat — Ballistic
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The RS-28 Sarmat, often colloquially referred to as Satan II by media outlets, is a three-stage Russian silo-based, liquid-fueled, HGV-capable and FOBS-capable super-heavy intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) produced by the Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau. It is intended to replace the Soviet R-36M ICBM in Russia's arsenal.

Specifications

Category
Missiles
Sub-Category
Ballistic
Domain
Defence
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
Russia
Manufacturer
Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau
Operator
Russia
Primary Role
Ballistic
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2022
Propulsion
Rocket
Engine
Liquid-fuel rocket (unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine / N2O4)
Launch
Silo-launched
Length (ft)
115
MTOW (lb)
441000
Payload (lb)
6600
Service Ceiling (ft)
900000
Range (mi)
11000
Max Speed (mph)
15340
Max Speed (Mach)
20
Armament
Nuclear (up to 15 MIRVs; Avangard HGVs)