LGM-30 Minuteman III vs MGM-134 Midgetman
Overview
The LGM-30 Minuteman III and the MGM-134 Midgetman are both Ballistic missiles.
Range is 14,000 km for the LGM-30 Minuteman III vs 11,000 km for the MGM-134 Midgetman. The LGM-30 Minuteman III reaches 28,200 km/h vs 24,000 km/h for the MGM-134 Midgetman. Launch weight is 36,030 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III vs 13,600 kg for the MGM-134 Midgetman. The LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance, while the MGM-134 Midgetman relies on Inertial, GPS.
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service 21 years before the MGM-134 Midgetman (1970 vs 1991).
| 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, entered service in 1991, utilizing inertial and GPS guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Manufacturer | Martin-Marietta |
| Service year | 1991 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 11,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 19.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 13,600 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 14.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1170 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, GPS |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or MGM-134 Midgetman?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a longer range at 14,000 km compared to the MGM-134 Midgetman's 11,000 km.
Which is faster, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or MGM-134 Midgetman?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.0 compared to the MGM-134 Midgetman's Mach 19.6.
Which has a larger warhead, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or MGM-134 Midgetman?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III carries a larger warhead at 1,150 kg compared to the MGM-134 Midgetman's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or MGM-134 Midgetman?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is heavier at 36,030 kg compared to the MGM-134 Midgetman's 13,600 kg.
Which is longer, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or MGM-134 Midgetman?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is longer at 18.30 meters compared to the MGM-134 Midgetman's 14.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the LGM-30 Minuteman III and MGM-134 Midgetman use?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance while the MGM-134 Midgetman uses Inertial, GPS guidance.
Which entered service first, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or MGM-134 Midgetman?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service first in 1970, 21 years before the MGM-134 Midgetman which entered service in 1991.