Russia has officially announced the deployment of its RS-28 Sarmat Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), which has earned the ominous moniker "Satan II." This missile, dubbed the "world's deadliest," is poised to replace the aging Soviet-era Voevoda missiles, known as SS-18 "Satan" by NATO.
The RS-28 Sarmat is designed to execute nuclear strikes against targets thousands of miles away, positioning the United States and Europe within its potential reach. With a combat range of 18,000 kilometers and a launch weight exceeding 208 metric tons, it can carry a payload of up to 10 heavy or 15 light warheads. Furthermore, the RS-28 Sarmat can transport up to 24 Avangard hypersonic glide vehicles, making it exceptionally challenging to intercept.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed the RS-28 Sarmat's capabilities, asserting that it will give Russia's adversaries pause. This next-generation ICBM has the capacity to deliver a Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRVed) warhead weighing up to 10 tons to any location worldwide, including over the North and South Poles. Its technological superiority, coupled with the ability to thwart contemporary anti-missile defenses, establishes it as a unique and unrivaled military asset.
The RS-28 Sarmat assumed combat readiness, signaling Russia's intent to bolster its strategic defense capabilities. The missile, which boasts exceptional tactical and technical characteristics, was test-fired in April 2022 amid the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. It has been described by Putin as without parallel in the world, a testament to Russia's commitment to maintaining a formidable defense deterrent.
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