RS-28 Sarmat vs RT-23 Molodets
The RS-28 Sarmat and the RT-23 Molodets are both Ballistic missiles. Range is 18,000 km for the RS-28 Sarmat vs 10,000 km for the RT-23 Molodets. The RS-28 Sarmat reaches 25,500 km/h vs 24,000 km/h for the RT-23 Molodets. Launch weight is 208,100 kg for the RS-28 Sarmat vs 104,500 kg for the RT-23 Molodets. The RS-28 Sarmat uses Inertial guidance, GLONASS, Astro-inertial guidance, while the RT-23 Molodets relies on Inertial, autonomous. The RT-23 Molodets entered service 36 years before the RS-28 Sarmat (1987 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 |
| Length | 35.30 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 3000 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance, GLONASS, Astro-inertial |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear |
| Range | 10,000.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 19.6 â—‰ |
| Weight | 104,500 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 22.40 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 2400 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 RT-23 Molodets?
The RS-28 Sarmat has a longer range at 18,000 km compared to the RT-23 Molodets's 10,000 km.
Which is faster, the RS-28 Sarmat or RT-23 Molodets?
The RS-28 Sarmat is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 20.8 compared to the RT-23 Molodets's Mach 19.6.
Which has a larger warhead, the RS-28 Sarmat or RT-23 Molodets?
The RS-28 Sarmat carries a larger warhead at 10,000 kg compared to the RT-23 Molodets's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the RS-28 Sarmat or RT-23 Molodets?
The RS-28 Sarmat is heavier at 208,100 kg compared to the RT-23 Molodets's 104,500 kg.
Which is longer, the RS-28 Sarmat or RT-23 Molodets?
The RS-28 Sarmat is longer at 35.30 meters compared to the RT-23 Molodets's 22.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the RS-28 Sarmat and RT-23 Molodets use?
The RS-28 Sarmat uses Inertial guidance, GLONASS, Astro-inertial guidance while the RT-23 Molodets uses Inertial, autonomous guidance.
Which entered service first, the RS-28 Sarmat or RT-23 Molodets?
The RT-23 Molodets entered service first in 1987, 36 years before the RS-28 Sarmat which entered service in 2023.