RS-28 Sarmat vs 9K720 Iskander
The RS-28 Sarmat and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles. The RS-28 Sarmat has a range of 18,000 km — 36:1 the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km. The RS-28 Sarmat reaches 25,500 km/h vs 7,285 km/h for the 9K720 Iskander. The RS-28 Sarmat carries a 10000 kg warhead vs 710 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. Launch weight is 208,100 kg for the RS-28 Sarmat vs 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. The RS-28 Sarmat uses Inertial guidance, GLONASS, Astro-inertial guidance, while the 9K720 Iskander relies on Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS. The 9K720 Iskander entered service 17 years before the RS-28 Sarmat (2006 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 ◉ |
| 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 5.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 4,615 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 710.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 7.30 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 920 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear weapon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the RS-28 Sarmat or 9K720 Iskander?
The RS-28 Sarmat has a longer range at 18,000 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the RS-28 Sarmat or 9K720 Iskander?
The RS-28 Sarmat is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 20.8 compared to the 9K720 Iskander's Mach 5.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the RS-28 Sarmat or 9K720 Iskander?
The RS-28 Sarmat carries a larger warhead at 10,000 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 710 kg.
Which is heavier, the RS-28 Sarmat or 9K720 Iskander?
The RS-28 Sarmat is heavier at 208,100 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the RS-28 Sarmat or 9K720 Iskander?
The RS-28 Sarmat is longer at 35.30 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the RS-28 Sarmat and 9K720 Iskander use?
The RS-28 Sarmat uses Inertial guidance, GLONASS, Astro-inertial guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the RS-28 Sarmat or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander entered service first in 2006, 17 years before the RS-28 Sarmat which entered service in 2023.