Russia's Satan 2 missiles dubbed as most destructive weapon on earth. Here's all about it

Russia plans to deploy its RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, also known as "Satan 2," despite challenges and failed tests. This missile, a critical part of Russia's nuclear arsenal, has sparked global attention for its devastating potential.

What is the Sarmat Missile?

The RS-28 Sarmat is a next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) designed to replace the Soviet-era R-36 ICBMs, commonly referred to as "Satan" by NATO. Known as "Satan 2," the Sarmat is set to become the backbone of Russia's silo-based strategic deterrent and is considered one of the most powerful nuclear weapons globally.

The Sarmat missile can carry up to 15 nuclear warheads, arranged as Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicles (MIRVs), allowing it to strike multiple targets simultaneously. Measuring 116 feet in length and weighing 220 tonnes, the missile boasts a range of 6,200 to 11,180 miles, enabling it to target regions across the U.S. or Europe.


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The missile's short initial launch phase reduces the time available for enemy surveillance systems to track it. Coupled with a top speed exceeding 12,000 mph, it can reach distant European targets in as little as three minutes, making it highly effective in surprise strikes.

First test-launched in April 2022, the Sarmat officially entered combat service in 2023. Announced by President Vladimir Putin in 2018 alongside other advanced weapons like the Kinzhal and Avangard hypersonic missiles, the Sarmat represents Moscow's response to the U.S. Prompt Global Strike system.

The ICBM reportedly can wipe out parts of the earth the size of Texas and France and is capable of targeting major cities of the UK and other European nations.

The missile has been designed with stealth technology, means that it can be fired at a target without being detected by enemy radars.

The Sarmat reportedly could deliver warheads 2,000 times as powerful as the atom bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

Putin claims the missile is unmatched globally, with all components manufactured domestically, ensuring independence from foreign suppliers.