RS-28 Sarmat vs R-29
The RS-28 Sarmat and the R-29 are both Ballistic missiles. The RS-28 Sarmat has a range of 18,000 km — 2.8x the R-29's 6,500 km. The RS-28 Sarmat reaches 25,500 km/h vs 24,000 km/h for the R-29. The RS-28 Sarmat carries a 10000 kg warhead vs 1100 kg for the R-29. Launch weight is 208,100 kg for the RS-28 Sarmat vs 36,300 kg for the R-29. The RS-28 Sarmat uses Inertial guidance, GLONASS, Astro-inertial guidance, while the R-29 relies on Astro-inertial. The R-29 entered service 49 years before the RS-28 Sarmat (1974 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 | 6,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 19.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 36,300 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1100.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 13.60 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1800 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astro-inertial |
| Warhead type | 3 nuclear MIRV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the RS-28 Sarmat or R-29?
The RS-28 Sarmat has a longer range at 18,000 km compared to the R-29's 6,500 km.
Which is faster, the RS-28 Sarmat or R-29?
The RS-28 Sarmat is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 20.8 compared to the R-29's Mach 19.6.
Which has a larger warhead, the RS-28 Sarmat or R-29?
The RS-28 Sarmat carries a larger warhead at 10,000 kg compared to the R-29's 1,100 kg.
Which is heavier, the RS-28 Sarmat or R-29?
The RS-28 Sarmat is heavier at 208,100 kg compared to the R-29's 36,300 kg.
Which is longer, the RS-28 Sarmat or R-29?
The RS-28 Sarmat is longer at 35.30 meters compared to the R-29's 13.60 meters.
What guidance systems do the RS-28 Sarmat and R-29 use?
The RS-28 Sarmat uses Inertial guidance, GLONASS, Astro-inertial guidance while the R-29 uses Astro-inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the RS-28 Sarmat or R-29?
The R-29 entered service first in 1974, 49 years before the RS-28 Sarmat which entered service in 2023.