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AGM-69 SRAM vs LGM-30 Minuteman III

AGM-69 SRAM vs LGM-30 Minuteman III at a glance — range 200 vs 14,000 km, speed 4,322 vs 28,200 km/h, warhead 125 vs 1,150 kg, launch weight 1,010 vs 36,030 kg.

Specifications
AGM-69 SRAM LGM-30 Minuteman III
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Tactical ballistic missile Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer Boeing Boeing
Service year 1972 1970
Number produced 1,500 units 550 units
Estimated unit price $0.6 million $7 million
Range 200.0 km 14,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 3.5 Mach 23.0
Weight 1,010 kg 36,030 kg
Warhead 125.0 kg 1150.0 kg
Length 4.47 m 18.30 m
Diameter 447 mm 1680 mm
Guidance Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter Inertial
Warhead type Nuclear Nuclear
Scale Comparison
AGM-69 SRAM 4.47 m LGM-30 MINUTEMAN III 18.30 m 1.75 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.