Fateh-110 vs LGM-30 Minuteman III
Overview
The Fateh-110 and the LGM-30 Minuteman III are both Ballistic missiles.
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a range of 14,000 km — 47:1 the Fateh-110's 300 km. The Fateh-110 reaches 4,939 km/h vs 28,200 km/h for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The Fateh-110 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 1150 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. Launch weight is 3,500 kg for the Fateh-110 vs 36,030 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The Fateh-110 uses Inertial guidance, while the LGM-30 Minuteman III relies on Inertial.
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service 32 years before the Fateh-110 (1970 vs 2002).
| Iranian ballistic missile, entering service in 2002, carries a 500 kg warhead. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Tactical SRBM |
| Manufacturer | Iran |
| Service year | 2002 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 300.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 3,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 500.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 8.90 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 600 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | High explosive |
| 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 Fateh-110 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a longer range at 14,000 km compared to the Fateh-110's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Fateh-110 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.0 compared to the Fateh-110's Mach 4.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Fateh-110 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III carries a larger warhead at 1,150 kg compared to the Fateh-110's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the Fateh-110 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is heavier at 36,030 kg compared to the Fateh-110's 3,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Fateh-110 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is longer at 18.30 meters compared to the Fateh-110's 8.90 meters.
What guidance systems do the Fateh-110 and LGM-30 Minuteman III use?
The Fateh-110 uses Inertial guidance while the LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Fateh-110 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service first in 1970, 32 years before the Fateh-110 which entered service in 2002.