ASMP-A vs LGM-30 Minuteman III
The ASMP-A and the LGM-30 Minuteman III are both Ballistic missiles. The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a range of 14,000 km — 28:1 the ASMP-A's 500 km. The ASMP-A reaches 3,704 km/h vs 28,200 km/h for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. Launch weight is 840 kg for the ASMP-A vs 36,030 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The ASMP-A uses Guidage inertiel programmé guidance, while the LGM-30 Minuteman III relies on Inertial. The ASMP-A has been produced in 54 units vs 550 for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. Unit cost is $15M for the ASMP-A vs $7M for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service 40 years before the ASMP-A (1970 vs 2010).
| French ballistic missile, entered service in 2010, with a range of 500 km. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Pre-strategic Nuclear Missile |
| Manufacturer | MBDA |
| Service year | 2010 |
| Number produced | 54 units |
| Estimated unit price | $15 million |
| American ICBM, entered service in 1970, utilizes inertial guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Service year | 1970 |
| Number produced | 550 units |
| Estimated unit price | $7 million |
| Range | 500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 840 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 5.40 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Guidage inertiel programmé |
| Warhead type | Tête nucléaire aéroportée |
| Range | 14,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 23.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 36,030 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1150.0 kg |
| Length | 18.30 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1680 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the ASMP-A or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a longer range at 14,000 km compared to the ASMP-A's 500 km.
Which is faster, the ASMP-A or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.0 compared to the ASMP-A's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the ASMP-A or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III carries a larger warhead at 1,150 kg compared to the ASMP-A's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the ASMP-A or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is heavier at 36,030 kg compared to the ASMP-A's 840 kg.
Which is longer, the ASMP-A or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is longer at 18.30 meters compared to the ASMP-A's 5.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the ASMP-A and LGM-30 Minuteman III use?
The ASMP-A uses Guidage inertiel programmé guidance while the LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the ASMP-A or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service first in 1970, 40 years before the ASMP-A which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ASMP-A or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has been produced in greater numbers with 550 units compared to 54 units of the ASMP-A.