The prospective strategic missile complex “Sarmat” in the future will be the basis of the nuclear shield of Russia. About this, the head of the state corporation “Roscosmos” Dmitry Rogozin reported in the course of the Marathon “New Knowledge” on Thursday, – reports “Interfax”.
Head of the State Corporation called Sarmat Basement of the Safety of Future Generations. According to him, at least 30-40 years, this complex will provide the country’s defense. Rogozin noted a “unique” range and rocket lifting speed. This will allow Sarmatu to overcome any missile defense system, he believes.
According to Rogozin, the flight testing of the Sarmat rocket will begin after the completion of land tests.
In August, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu stated that the flight tests of the Sarmat rocket will begin in 2021, and will be completed in 2022. After that, the first regiment, equipped with Sarmat missiles, will be sent for the rocket troops of strategic destination (RVSN).
The promising strategic missile complex of mine basing “Sarmat” is designed to replace the Soviet Rockets of the R-36M2 “Voevoda”. The complex includes a multistage liquid intercontinental ballistic missile. The feature of the complex will be ways to deliver warheads to the goal, which will allow efficiently bypassing the means of pro.