Fattah-1 vs LGM-30 Minuteman III
The Fattah-1 and the LGM-30 Minuteman III are both Ballistic missiles. The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a range of 14,000 km — 10:1 the Fattah-1's 1,400 km. The Fattah-1 reaches 18,522 km/h vs 28,200 km/h for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The Fattah-1 carries a 450 kg warhead vs 1150 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The Fattah-1 uses Maneuverable reentry vehicle guidance, while the LGM-30 Minuteman III relies on Inertial. The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service 53 years before the Fattah-1 (1970 vs 2023).
| Iranian ballistic missile, entered service in 2023, incorporates a maneuverable reentry vehicle. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium Range Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps |
| Service year | 2023 |
| 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 | 1,400.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 15.1 ◉ |
| Weight | -- kg |
| Warhead | 450.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | NA |
| Diameter | -- mm |
| Guidance | Maneuverable reentry vehicle |
| Warhead type | Conventional |
| 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 Fattah-1 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a longer range at 14,000 km compared to the Fattah-1's 1,400 km.
Which is faster, the Fattah-1 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.0 compared to the Fattah-1's Mach 15.1.
Which has a larger warhead, the Fattah-1 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III carries a larger warhead at 1,150 kg compared to the Fattah-1's 450 kg.
Which is heavier, the Fattah-1 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is heavier at 36,030 kg compared to the Fattah-1's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the Fattah-1 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is longer at 18.30 meters compared to the Fattah-1's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Fattah-1 and LGM-30 Minuteman III use?
The Fattah-1 uses Maneuverable reentry vehicle guidance while the LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Fattah-1 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service first in 1970, 53 years before the Fattah-1 which entered service in 2023.