LGM-118 Peacekeeper vs Prithvi-II
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper and the Prithvi-II are both Ballistic missiles. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper has a range of 9,600 km — 27:1 the Prithvi-II's 350 km. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper reaches 24,000 km/h vs 8,600 km/h for the Prithvi-II. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper carries a 3600 kg warhead vs 1000 kg for the Prithvi-II. Launch weight is 87,750 kg for the LGM-118 Peacekeeper vs 5,600 kg for the Prithvi-II. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper uses Inertial guidance, while the Prithvi-II relies on Strap-down INS. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper has been produced in 114 units vs 30 for the Prithvi-II. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper entered service 8 years before the Prithvi-II (1986 vs 1994).
| American ICBM, entered service in 1986, with a range of 14,000 km. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Service year | 1986 |
| Number produced | 114 units |
| Estimated unit price | $70 million |
| Range | 9,600.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 19.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 87,750 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 3600.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 21.80 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2340 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | 12 nuclear MIRV |
| Range | 350.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 7.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 5,600 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1000.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 8.56 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1000 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Strap-down INS |
| Warhead type | Conventional and tactical nuclear weapon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or Prithvi-II?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the Prithvi-II's 350 km.
Which is faster, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or Prithvi-II?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 19.6 compared to the Prithvi-II's Mach 7.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or Prithvi-II?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper carries a larger warhead at 3,600 kg compared to the Prithvi-II's 1,000 kg.
Which is heavier, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or Prithvi-II?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper is heavier at 87,750 kg compared to the Prithvi-II's 5,600 kg.
Which is longer, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or Prithvi-II?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper is longer at 21.80 meters compared to the Prithvi-II's 8.56 meters.
What guidance systems do the LGM-118 Peacekeeper and Prithvi-II use?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper uses Inertial guidance while the Prithvi-II uses Strap-down INS guidance.
Which entered service first, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or Prithvi-II?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper entered service first in 1986, 8 years before the Prithvi-II which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or Prithvi-II?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper has been produced in greater numbers with 114 units compared to 30 units of the Prithvi-II.