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2022-04-21 Science & Technology

Russia tests new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile in what Putin hails as ‘truly unique weapon'

[FoxNews] Russia’s Defense Ministry announced Wednesday that it has conducted the first test launch of its new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile – a nuclear weapon that President Vladimir Putin says will "provide food for thought for those who... try to threaten our country."

How long do the Russians usually take from first test to full production, then placement for use? How much longer can it be expected to take, given current supply chain and sanctions issues?

The ministry said the missile was launched Wednesday from the Plesetsk launch facility in northern Russia and its practice warheads hit designated targets at the Kura firing range on the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula.

"This truly unique weapon will strengthen the combat potential of our armed forces, reliably ensure Russia's security from external threats and provide food for thought for those who, in the heat of frenzied aggressive rhetoric, try to threaten our country," Putin said, according to Reuters.

The Sarmat is a heavy missile, intended to replace the Soviet-made Voyevoda missile which was code-named Satan by the West.

Putin and his officials said it's capable of penetrating any prospective missile defense.

"It has no analogues in the world and won't have for a long time to come," Reuters quoted him as saying.

Posted by Skidmark 2022-04-21 00:00|| || Front Page|| [14 views ] Top

#1 If you are building a single doomsday device in time for the May Day parade, are supply chain issues really a problem?

Posted by SteveS 2022-04-21 08:42|| 2022-04-21 08:42|| Front Page Top

#2 People operating the SBIRS constellation say "Thanks for the baseline data..."

Posted by M. Murcek 2022-04-21 08:43|| 2022-04-21 08:43|| Front Page Top

#3 Putin wags his pee-pee.

Posted by Rob Crawford 2022-04-21 08:51|| 2022-04-21 08:51|| Front Page Top

#4 Subtle SOB, ain't he?

Posted by Mercutio 2022-04-21 09:15|| 2022-04-21 09:15|| Front Page Top

#5 How many claims of super-weapons ever got deployed?

Posted by ruprecht 2022-04-21 13:01|| 2022-04-21 13:01|| Front Page Top

#6 Something called 'unique' might also refer to its being the one and only.

Posted by Mullah Richard 2022-04-21 16:04|| 2022-04-21 16:04|| Front Page Top

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