Jericho vs LGM-30 Minuteman III
The Jericho 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 Jericho's 500 km. The Jericho reaches 20,000 km/h vs 28,200 km/h for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The Jericho carries a 400 kg warhead vs 1150 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. Launch weight is 6,500 kg for the Jericho vs 36,030 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The Jericho uses Inertial with terminal guidance guidance, while the LGM-30 Minuteman III relies on Inertial. The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service 41 years before the Jericho (1970 vs 2011).
| Israeli ballistic missile, entered service in 2011, carries a 400 kg warhead. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | IDF |
| Service year | 2011 |
| 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 | 500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 16.3 ◉ |
| Weight | 6,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 400.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 13.40 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 800 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial with terminal guidance |
| Warhead type | TNT or nuclear |
| 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 Jericho or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a longer range at 14,000 km compared to the Jericho's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Jericho or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.0 compared to the Jericho's Mach 16.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Jericho or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III carries a larger warhead at 1,150 kg compared to the Jericho's 400 kg.
Which is heavier, the Jericho or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is heavier at 36,030 kg compared to the Jericho's 6,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Jericho or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is longer at 18.30 meters compared to the Jericho's 13.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the Jericho and LGM-30 Minuteman III use?
The Jericho uses Inertial with terminal guidance guidance while the LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Jericho or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service first in 1970, 41 years before the Jericho which entered service in 2011.