Russia claims to have successfully tested the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). This weapon is said to be very terrible.
"This truly unique weapon will strengthen the combat potential of our armed forces, ensure the security of Russia from external threats and make those who, in the heat of aggressive rhetoric, try to threaten our country, think twice," said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday (20/4) local time, that Russia had successfully tested the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). This weapon is said to be very terrible.
In western countries, the RS-28 Sarmat missile is sometimes called the Satan II or the devil missile. The Sarmat is an intercontinental nuclear-capable missile that is claimed to be able to hit targets anywhere.
Sarmat is said to be operational this year as well. This missile is said to be able to reach targets up to a distance of 18,000 kilometers and a maximum speed of 25,000 kilometers per hour.
The weight reaches 208 metric tons, 35.5 meters long and 3 meters in diameter. The design is said to make the Sarmat difficult to be tracked by radar. Russia is shortening the time interval when a missile can be tracked by satellites, for example by the United States' Space Based Infrared System. The technology reportedly makes the movement of the Sarmat missile difficult to anticipate.
"The Sarmat can strike targets from both the North and South Poles. It is an extraordinary missile and with its characteristics, it will not be disturbed even by the most advanced missile defense systems," Putin said.