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).

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
Iranian cruise missile, 3,000 km range, manufactured by Russian State Industry.
Origin 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Cruise
Type Cruise Missile
Manufacturer Russian State Industry
Service year 2012
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 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.