RS-28 Sarmat vs Shahab-2
Overview
The RS-28 Sarmat and the Shahab-2 are both Ballistic missiles.
The RS-28 Sarmat has a range of 18,000 km — 36:1 the Shahab-2's 500 km. The RS-28 Sarmat reaches 25,500 km/h vs 6,000 km/h for the Shahab-2. The RS-28 Sarmat carries a 10000 kg warhead vs 770 kg for the Shahab-2. Launch weight is 208,100 kg for the RS-28 Sarmat vs 6,500 kg for the Shahab-2. The RS-28 Sarmat uses Inertial guidance, GLONASS, Astro-inertial guidance, while the Shahab-2 relies on Inertial.
The Shahab-2 entered service 33 years before the RS-28 Sarmat (1990 vs 2023).
| 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 |
| Range | 500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 6,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 770.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 12.29 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 885 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | High-explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the RS-28 Sarmat or Shahab-2?
The RS-28 Sarmat has a longer range at 18,000 km compared to the Shahab-2's 500 km.
Which is faster, the RS-28 Sarmat or Shahab-2?
The RS-28 Sarmat is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 20.8 compared to the Shahab-2's Mach 4.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the RS-28 Sarmat or Shahab-2?
The RS-28 Sarmat carries a larger warhead at 10,000 kg compared to the Shahab-2's 770 kg.
Which is heavier, the RS-28 Sarmat or Shahab-2?
The RS-28 Sarmat is heavier at 208,100 kg compared to the Shahab-2's 6,500 kg.
Which is longer, the RS-28 Sarmat or Shahab-2?
The RS-28 Sarmat is longer at 35.30 meters compared to the Shahab-2's 12.29 meters.
What guidance systems do the RS-28 Sarmat and Shahab-2 use?
The RS-28 Sarmat uses Inertial guidance, GLONASS, Astro-inertial guidance while the Shahab-2 uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the RS-28 Sarmat or Shahab-2?
The Shahab-2 entered service first in 1990, 33 years before the RS-28 Sarmat which entered service in 2023.