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Context:

Russia plans to deploy its RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, also known as "Satan 2," despite challenges and failed tests.

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.

It is 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.

Range:

6,200 to 11,180 miles enabling it to target regions across the U.S. or Europe.

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.

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Source:

Economic Times

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.Which of the following statements about the Satan 2 missile are correct?

It is an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed by Russia.
The missile is capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads and can target locations across continents.
It is named after the Russian city of Satan.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, and 3

Answer: a

Explanation:

The Satan 2 missile, officially known as the RS-28 Sarmat, is an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed by Russia. It is designed to carry multiple nuclear warheads and can strike targets across continents, making it one of the most powerful missiles in Russia's arsenal.

Statement 1 is correct: Satan 2 is indeed an ICBM developed by Russia.

Statement 2 is correct: The missile is capable of carrying multiple warheads and can strike targets globally.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The missile is not named after a city called Satan, but is nicknamed "Satan 2" by NATO, with the name originating from the Russian term for the missile.