LGM-118 Peacekeeper vs LGM-30 Minuteman III
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper and the LGM-30 Minuteman III are both Ballistic missiles. Range is 9,600 km for the LGM-118 Peacekeeper vs 14,000 km for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper reaches 24,000 km/h vs 28,200 km/h for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper carries a 3600 kg warhead vs 1150 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. Launch weight is 87,750 kg for the LGM-118 Peacekeeper vs 36,030 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper uses Inertial guidance, while the LGM-30 Minuteman III relies on Inertial. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper has been produced in 114 units vs 550 for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. Unit cost is $70M for the LGM-118 Peacekeeper vs $7M for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service 16 years before the LGM-118 Peacekeeper (1970 vs 1986).
| American ICBM, entered service in 1986, with a range of 14,000 km. |
| Origin |
🇺🇸 United States
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| Category |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Manufacturer |
Boeing |
| Service year |
1986 |
| Number produced |
114 units
|
| Estimated unit price |
$70 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 |
9,600.0 km
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|
| Maximum speed |
Mach 19.6
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|
| Weight |
87,750 kg
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|
| Warhead |
3600.0 kg
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|
| Length |
21.80 m
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|
| Diameter |
2340 mm
◉
|
| Guidance |
Inertial
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| Warhead type |
12 nuclear MIRV
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| Range |
14,000.0 km
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|
| Maximum speed |
Mach 23.0
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| Weight |
36,030 kg
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|
| Warhead |
1150.0 kg
◉
|
| Length |
18.30 m
◉
|
| Diameter |
1680 mm
◉
|
| Guidance |
Inertial
|
| Warhead type |
Nuclear
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Which has longer range, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a longer range at 14,000 km compared to the LGM-118 Peacekeeper's 9,600 km.
Which is faster, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.0 compared to the LGM-118 Peacekeeper's Mach 19.6.
Which has a larger warhead, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper carries a larger warhead at 3,600 kg compared to the LGM-30 Minuteman III's 1,150 kg.
Which is heavier, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper is heavier at 87,750 kg compared to the LGM-30 Minuteman III's 36,030 kg.
Which is longer, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper is longer at 21.80 meters compared to the LGM-30 Minuteman III's 18.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the LGM-118 Peacekeeper and LGM-30 Minuteman III use?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper uses Inertial guidance while the LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service first in 1970, 16 years before the LGM-118 Peacekeeper which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has been produced in greater numbers with 550 units compared to 114 units of the LGM-118 Peacekeeper.