Ghauri vs LGM-30 Minuteman III
The Ghauri and the LGM-30 Minuteman III are both Ballistic missiles. The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a range of 14,000 km — 9.3x the Ghauri's 1,500 km. The Ghauri reaches 6,509 km/h vs 28,200 km/h for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The Ghauri carries a 750 kg warhead vs 1150 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. Launch weight is 20,000 kg for the Ghauri vs 36,030 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The Ghauri uses Inertial, Terminal guidance, while the LGM-30 Minuteman III relies on Inertial. The Ghauri has been produced in 30 units vs 550 for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service 33 years before the Ghauri (1970 vs 2003).
| Pakistani ballistic missile, entered service in 2003, manufactured by Kahuta Research Laboratories. | |
| Origin | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Kahuta Research Laboratories |
| Service year | 2003 |
| Number produced | 30 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 | 1,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.3 ◉ |
| Weight | 20,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 750.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 15.85 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, Terminal |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear |
| 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 Ghauri or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a longer range at 14,000 km compared to the Ghauri's 1,500 km.
Which is faster, the Ghauri or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.0 compared to the Ghauri's Mach 5.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Ghauri or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III carries a larger warhead at 1,150 kg compared to the Ghauri's 750 kg.
Which is heavier, the Ghauri or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is heavier at 36,030 kg compared to the Ghauri's 20,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Ghauri or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is longer at 18.30 meters compared to the Ghauri's 15.85 meters.
What guidance systems do the Ghauri and LGM-30 Minuteman III use?
The Ghauri uses Inertial, Terminal guidance while the LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Ghauri or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service first in 1970, 33 years before the Ghauri which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghauri or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has been produced in greater numbers with 550 units compared to 30 units of the Ghauri.