AGM-69 SRAM vs RS-28 Sarmat
Overview
The AGM-69 SRAM and the RS-28 Sarmat are both Ballistic missiles.
The RS-28 Sarmat has a range of 18,000 km — 90:1 the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km. The AGM-69 SRAM reaches 4,322 km/h vs 25,500 km/h for the RS-28 Sarmat. The AGM-69 SRAM carries a 125 kg warhead vs 10000 kg for the RS-28 Sarmat. Launch weight is 1,010 kg for the AGM-69 SRAM vs 208,100 kg for the RS-28 Sarmat. The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance, while the RS-28 Sarmat relies on Inertial guidance, GLONASS, Astro-inertial.
The AGM-69 SRAM entered service 51 years before the RS-28 Sarmat (1972 vs 2023).
| American ballistic missile, entered service in 1972, uses inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Tactical ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Service year | 1972 |
| Number produced | 1,500 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.6 million |
| Range | 200.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,010 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 125.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.47 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 447 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
| Range | 18,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 20.8 ◉ |
| Weight | 208,100 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 10000.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 35.30 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 3000 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance, GLONASS, Astro-inertial |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-69 SRAM or RS-28 Sarmat?
The RS-28 Sarmat has a longer range at 18,000 km compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-69 SRAM or RS-28 Sarmat?
The RS-28 Sarmat is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 20.8 compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's Mach 3.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-69 SRAM or RS-28 Sarmat?
The RS-28 Sarmat carries a larger warhead at 10,000 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 125 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-69 SRAM or RS-28 Sarmat?
The RS-28 Sarmat is heavier at 208,100 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 1,010 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-69 SRAM or RS-28 Sarmat?
The RS-28 Sarmat is longer at 35.30 meters compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 4.47 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-69 SRAM and RS-28 Sarmat use?
The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance while the RS-28 Sarmat uses Inertial guidance, GLONASS, Astro-inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-69 SRAM or RS-28 Sarmat?
The AGM-69 SRAM entered service first in 1972, 51 years before the RS-28 Sarmat which entered service in 2023.