RS-28 Sarmat vs Soumar
Overview
The RS-28 Sarmat is a Ballistic missile, while the Soumar is a Cruise missile.
The RS-28 Sarmat has a range of 18,000 km — 26:1 the Soumar's 700 km. The RS-28 Sarmat reaches 25,500 km/h vs 800 km/h for the Soumar. The RS-28 Sarmat carries a 10000 kg warhead vs 410 kg for the Soumar.
The Soumar entered service 11 years before the RS-28 Sarmat (2012 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 | 700.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 800 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | -- kg |
| Warhead | 410.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | NA |
| Diameter | -- mm |
| Guidance | -- |
| Warhead type | Nuclear capable |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the RS-28 Sarmat or Soumar?
The RS-28 Sarmat has a longer range at 18,000 km compared to the Soumar's 700 km.
Which is faster, the RS-28 Sarmat or Soumar?
The RS-28 Sarmat is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 20.8 compared to the Soumar's 800 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the RS-28 Sarmat or Soumar?
The RS-28 Sarmat carries a larger warhead at 10,000 kg compared to the Soumar's 410 kg.
Which is heavier, the RS-28 Sarmat or Soumar?
The RS-28 Sarmat is heavier at 208,100 kg compared to the Soumar's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the RS-28 Sarmat or Soumar?
The RS-28 Sarmat is longer at 35.30 meters compared to the Soumar's 0.00 meters.
Which entered service first, the RS-28 Sarmat or Soumar?
The Soumar entered service first in 2012, 11 years before the RS-28 Sarmat which entered service in 2023.