During times of tension between India and Pakistan, missiles played a major role. With their help, India was able to destroy several terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Today, many countries around the world are strengthening their defence systems with advanced missile technology, so they are ready for any future wars. Some nations even have hypersonic missiles. Let’s take a look at the world’s most powerful missile.
RS-28 Sarmat, Russia’s deadliest missile
The RS-28 Sarmat is an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed and made by Russia. It is known as Satan II and is considered the most powerful missile in the world. It is currently deployed in Russia.
This missile has an incredible range of 18,000 kilometers, which means it can reach almost any part of the Earth. Because of this, it holds the record for the longest range among all ICBMs.
The missile is massive, it weighs about 208 tons and is around 35 meters long. According to media reports, the RS-28 Sarmat can carry up to 15 nuclear warheads at once using a special technology called MIRV (Multiple Independently targetable Reentry Vehicle).
Its ability to cause destruction and the modern technology used in it make it far more advanced than any other ICBM in the world today. It is even said to be capable of evading U.S. air defence systems.
How much does RS-28 Sarmat cost?
There is no official information available about the exact cost of the RS-28 Sarmat missile. Different sources mention different figures.
Some reports say that one missile may cost around USD 35 million, which is roughly Rs. 290 crore in Indian currency.
According to National Interest, the total estimated cost of the entire project including research, development, testing, production, and deployment could go up to USD 85 billion.
However, it’s important to note that these numbers are not confirmed. The actual cost could be more or less than what’s reported.