AGM-69 SRAM vs LGM-30 Minuteman III
The AGM-69 SRAM and the LGM-30 Minuteman III are both Ballistic missiles. The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a range of 14,000 km — 70:1 the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km. The AGM-69 SRAM reaches 4,322 km/h vs 28,200 km/h for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The AGM-69 SRAM carries a 125 kg warhead vs 1150 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. Launch weight is 1,010 kg for the AGM-69 SRAM vs 36,030 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance, while the LGM-30 Minuteman III relies on Inertial. The AGM-69 SRAM has been produced in 1,500 units vs 550 for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. Unit cost is $0.592M for the AGM-69 SRAM vs $7M for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service 2 years before the AGM-69 SRAM (1970 vs 1972).
| American ballistic missile, entered service in 1972, uses inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance. |
| Origin |
🇺🇸 United States
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| Category |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Tactical ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
Boeing |
| Service year |
1972 |
| Number produced |
1,500 units
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| Estimated unit price |
$0.6 million
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| American ICBM, entered service in 1970, utilizes inertial guidance. |
| Origin |
🇺🇸 United States
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| Category |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Manufacturer |
Boeing |
| Service year |
1970 |
| Number produced |
550 units
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| Estimated unit price |
$7 million
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| Range |
200.0 km
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| Maximum speed |
Mach 3.5
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| Weight |
1,010 kg
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| Warhead |
125.0 kg
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| Length |
4.47 m
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| Diameter |
447 mm
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| Guidance |
Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter
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| Warhead type |
Nuclear
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| Range |
14,000.0 km
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| Maximum speed |
Mach 23.0
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| Weight |
36,030 kg
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| Warhead |
1150.0 kg
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| Length |
18.30 m
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| Diameter |
1680 mm
◉
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| Guidance |
Inertial
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| Warhead type |
Nuclear
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Which has longer range, the AGM-69 SRAM or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a longer range at 14,000 km compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-69 SRAM or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.0 compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's Mach 3.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-69 SRAM or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III carries a larger warhead at 1,150 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 125 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-69 SRAM or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is heavier at 36,030 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 1,010 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-69 SRAM or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is longer at 18.30 meters compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 4.47 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-69 SRAM and LGM-30 Minuteman III use?
The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance while the LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-69 SRAM or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service first in 1970, 2 years before the AGM-69 SRAM which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-69 SRAM or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The AGM-69 SRAM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 550 units of the LGM-30 Minuteman III.