RS-28 Sarmat vs R36M / RS-20
The RS-28 Sarmat and the R36M / RS-20 are both Ballistic missiles. Range is 18,000 km for the RS-28 Sarmat vs 16,000 km for the R36M / RS-20. The RS-28 Sarmat reaches 25,500 km/h vs 28,000 km/h for the R36M / RS-20. The RS-28 Sarmat carries a 10000 kg warhead vs 8800 kg for the R36M / RS-20. Launch weight is 208,100 kg for the RS-28 Sarmat vs 211,100 kg for the R36M / RS-20. The RS-28 Sarmat uses Inertial guidance, GLONASS, Astro-inertial guidance, while the R36M / RS-20 relies on Inertial, autonomous. The R36M / RS-20 entered service 35 years before the RS-28 Sarmat (1988 vs 2023).
| Russian superheavy ICBM, entered service in 2023, utilizes GLONASS for guidance in addition to inertial and astro-inertial systems. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Superheavy ICBM |
| Manufacturer | Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau |
| Service year | 2023 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 18,000.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 20.8 â—‰ |
| Weight | 208,100 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 10000.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 35.30 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 3000 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance, GLONASS, Astro-inertial |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear |
| Range | 16,000.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 22.9 â—‰ |
| Weight | 211,100 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 8800.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 32.77 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 3000 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Inertial, autonomous |
| Warhead type | 10 nuclear MIRV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the RS-28 Sarmat or R36M / RS-20?
The RS-28 Sarmat has a longer range at 18,000 km compared to the R36M / RS-20's 16,000 km.
Which is faster, the RS-28 Sarmat or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.9 compared to the RS-28 Sarmat's Mach 20.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the RS-28 Sarmat or R36M / RS-20?
The RS-28 Sarmat carries a larger warhead at 10,000 kg compared to the R36M / RS-20's 8,800 kg.
Which is heavier, the RS-28 Sarmat or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is heavier at 211,100 kg compared to the RS-28 Sarmat's 208,100 kg.
Which is longer, the RS-28 Sarmat or R36M / RS-20?
The RS-28 Sarmat is longer at 35.30 meters compared to the R36M / RS-20's 32.77 meters.
What guidance systems do the RS-28 Sarmat and R36M / RS-20 use?
The RS-28 Sarmat uses Inertial guidance, GLONASS, Astro-inertial guidance while the R36M / RS-20 uses Inertial, autonomous guidance.
Which entered service first, the RS-28 Sarmat or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 entered service first in 1988, 35 years before the RS-28 Sarmat which entered service in 2023.