India's Rival Loses: Russia Now Stands Supreme with World's Most Powerful Missile, RS-28 Sarmat
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - In a significant development that underscores the country's military prowess, Russia has emerged as the possessor of the world's most powerful missile, the RS-28 Sarmat. Dubbed "Satan II," this intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) has been hailed as the most advanced ICBM in the world due to its remarkable capabilities.
The RS-28 Sarmat was recently showcased during the India-Pakistan military standoff, which saw numerous tense moments before a potential conflict escalated between the two nuclear-armed nations. In one of the most dramatic turns of events, Indian forces successfully destroyed several terror bases located in Pakistan and PoK with the aid of advanced missile technology.
In response to this development, countries worldwide are now scrambling to upgrade their military capabilities by adopting modern missile technology. While several nations have already ventured into developing hypersonic missiles, Russia stands out as a clear leader in terms of technological advancements.
According to official data, the Russian intercontinental ballistic missile boasts an impressive range of 18,000 kilometers, allowing it to potentially strike almost any part of the earth. Weighing approximately 208 tons and measuring around 35 meters in length, this behemoth of a missile is capable of carrying up to 15 nuclear warheads simultaneously using MIRV technology.
What's more, experts suggest that the RS-28 Sarmat boasts an uncanny ability to evade America's air defense systems. Whether these claims are unsubstantiated or have been overstated remains unclear.
While no official data on its price has been disclosed, rumors suggest that one missile costs roughly $35 million - equivalent to approximately Rs 290 crore. Other reports further augment this estimate to a whopping $85 billion, including the cost of R&D, production, testing, and deployment.
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