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The RS-28 Sarmat, colloquially nicknamed "Satan II"
by Western media and NATO, is Russia's advanced silo-launched heavy
intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). While frequently described in
media headlines as a "100-ton monster missile," its actual total launch weight is 208.1 metric tons (approx. 229 short tons). The "100-ton" figure generally refers to early design concepts or confusion surrounding its massive 10-metric-ton (10,000 kg) payload capacity.
Key Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: It stands 35.3 meters (116 feet) tall and measures 3 meters (9.8 feet) in diameter.
- Operational Range: Officially rated between 10,000 to 18,000 kilometers, enabling it to fly over either the North or South Pole to strike targets globally.
Strategic Role and Development
The RS-28 Sarmat was designed by the Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau to replace the aging, Soviet-era R-36M "Voyevoda" (the original NATO-designated "SS-18 Satan").
The
Russian military promotes the missile as a cornerstone of its nuclear
deterrence strategy, claiming its shortened boost phase and
unpredictable flight trajectories make it nearly impossible for Western
anti-ballistic missile defense systems to intercept. Despite
high-profile test announcements by Russian leadership, the program has
faced scrutiny from defense analysts following reports of multiple
development delays and high-profile testing failures during its silo
trials.
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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 ...
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