LGM-30 Minuteman III vs LGM-35 Sentinel
The LGM-30 Minuteman III and the LGM-35 Sentinel are both Ballistic missiles. The LGM-30 Minuteman III reaches 28,200 km/h vs 24,696 km/h for the LGM-35 Sentinel. The LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance, while the LGM-35 Sentinel relies on Guided. Unit cost is $7M for the LGM-30 Minuteman III vs $162M for the LGM-35 Sentinel. The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service 60 years before the LGM-35 Sentinel (1970 vs 2030).
| 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 |
| American ICBM, entering service in 2030, reaches Mach 8.2. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| Service year | 2030 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $162 million |
| 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 |
| Range | NA |
| Maximum speed | Mach 20.2 ◉ |
| Weight | -- kg |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | NA |
| Diameter | -- mm |
| Guidance | Guided |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or LGM-35 Sentinel?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a longer range at 14,000 km compared to the LGM-35 Sentinel's 0 km.
Which is faster, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or LGM-35 Sentinel?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.0 compared to the LGM-35 Sentinel's Mach 20.2.
Which has a larger warhead, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or LGM-35 Sentinel?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III carries a larger warhead at 1,150 kg compared to the LGM-35 Sentinel's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or LGM-35 Sentinel?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is heavier at 36,030 kg compared to the LGM-35 Sentinel's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or LGM-35 Sentinel?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is longer at 18.30 meters compared to the LGM-35 Sentinel's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the LGM-30 Minuteman III and LGM-35 Sentinel use?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance while the LGM-35 Sentinel uses Guided guidance.
Which entered service first, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or LGM-35 Sentinel?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service first in 1970, 60 years before the LGM-35 Sentinel which entered service in 2030.