The most powerful missile system in the world. What is known about the Sarmatian

Commander of the Strategic Missile Forces (Strategic Missile Forces) Sergey Karakayev reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the successful test launch of the Sarmat heavy intercontinental ballistic missile. This missile system is the most powerful in the world. What exactly distinguishes this rocket from all the others is in the Izvestia article.

Rocket tests

The test launch of the Sarmat heavy intercontinental ballistic missile has been completed successfully. Putin said that the Sarmat is the most powerful missile system in the world. According to him, the total warhead capacity of the complex is four times higher than that of its global counterparts.

Karakayev, in turn, reported to the president that the first Sarmat missile regiment would be put on combat duty by the end of this year. He specified that this unit will be deployed in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. Sarmat is being created to replace the Soviet Voyevoda complex in silo launchers.

The Russian Ministry of Defense showed footage of the Sarmat tests. The video shows the ignition of the engine, after which the Sarmat begins to gain altitude.

Putin was informed on the VKS about the successful testing of the Sarmat complex. The main thing

Main Features

The complex of countermeasures used allows the missile to reliably overcome existing and promising missile defense (ABM) systems. The deployment of new installations should enhance the capabilities of the ground-based grouping of Russia's strategic nuclear forces.

The total warhead capacity of the complex is four times higher than that of its global counterparts. The Sarmat missiles can fly both on a ballistic and suborbital trajectory, with a range of more than 35 thousand km.