MilitaryRS-28 Sarmat ICBM (Satan II)
Missile Systemestimated
The RS-28 Sarmat (NATO: Satan II) is Russia's next-generation liquid-fueled ICBM designed to replace the R-36M2 Voevoda. With 18,000 km range it can strike targets via either polar or Southern polar trajectories, bypassing missile defenses. Carries up to 10 MIRV warheads or Avangard hypersonic glide vehicles. Its throw weight of 10 tonnes is among the largest of any ICBM.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau |
| Status | In development |
| Payload | 10,000 |
| Range | 18,000 |
| Speed | 25,000 |
History
Development began 2011. First silo test April 2022. Putin declared it operational in 2023. Multiple failed tests reported. NATO analysts assess it entered limited operational service. Designed specifically to penetrate US missile defense. If fully deployed, would represent a massive increase in Russian first-strike capability.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | — | estimated |
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