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Missile ForcesRussia

RS-28 Sarmat

Silo-based heavy intercontinental ballistic missileIn developmentPending verification

Also known as: SS-X-30, Sarmat

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RS-28 Sarmat
Photo: Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation · CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeSilo-based heavy intercontinental ballistic missile
Alternative designationsSS-X-30, Sarmat
ProliferationOrigin country only
BasingSiloMed[1]
GuidanceThe RS-28 Sarmat (SS-X-30) uses inertial guidance (likely with satellite updates) and is designed for both classic ballistic and sub‑orbital or fractional‑orbital trajectories.Med[1]
Accuracy (CEP)10 mLow[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length35.3 m116 ftMed[1]
Diameter3 m10 ftMed[1]
Launch weight208,000 kg458,561 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Speed25,500 km/h15,845 mph · 13,769 ktMed[1]
Payload and range
Maximum range18,000 km11,185 mi · 9,719 nmiIts quoted maximum range is around 18,000 km, enough to strike targets virtually anywhere on Earth via a standard intercontinental trajectorMed[1]
Warheads per missileUp to 16; Up to 24Med[1]
Payload: payload types10 heavy MIRVs; 16 light MIRVs; 24 hypersonic glide vehiclesMed[1]
Payload: payload capacity10,000 kgMed[1]
Warheads (Multiple Independently Targetable re-entry Vehicles): quantityUp to 16Med[1]
Warheads (Multiple Independently Targetable re-entry Vehicles)Each MIRV, which can be aimed at different targets, has the explosive yield of up to 750 kilotons (Hiroshima was 15 kilotons).Med[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
YU-74 AvangardHypersonic glide vehicle
Med[1]
Quantity
Up to 24
Summary

The RS-28 Sarmat (SS-X-30) Russian Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) represents a significant modernization of Russia's strategic nuclear deterrent. It is a three-stage, liquid-fueled, silo-based heavy ICBM.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
Russia
Sources
  1. RS-28 Sarmat (SS-X-30) Russian Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-05-19 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-05 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
  • 2026-10-05 Editorial correction: Deployment status not confirmed; marked as in development
  • 2026-10-07 Added photo (CC BY 4.0)