LGM-30 Minuteman III vs Nodong I
Overview
The LGM-30 Minuteman III and the Nodong I are both Ballistic missiles.
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a range of 14,000 km — 11:1 the Nodong I's 1,300 km. The LGM-30 Minuteman III reaches 28,200 km/h vs 8,600 km/h for the Nodong I. The LGM-30 Minuteman III carries a 1150 kg warhead vs 800 kg for the Nodong I. Launch weight is 36,030 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III vs 16,500 kg for the Nodong I. The LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance, while the Nodong I relies on Inertial.
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has been produced in 550 units vs 300 for the Nodong I. The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service 28 years before the Nodong I (1970 vs 1998).
| 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 |
| North Korean ballistic missile, entered service in 1998, utilizes inertial guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | North Korean State Industry |
| Service year | 1998 |
| Number produced | 300 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 | 1,300.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 7.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 16,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 800.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 16.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1360 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Conventional or Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Nodong I?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a longer range at 14,000 km compared to the Nodong I's 1,300 km.
Which is faster, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Nodong I?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.0 compared to the Nodong I's Mach 7.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Nodong I?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III carries a larger warhead at 1,150 kg compared to the Nodong I's 800 kg.
Which is heavier, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Nodong I?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is heavier at 36,030 kg compared to the Nodong I's 16,500 kg.
Which is longer, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Nodong I?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is longer at 18.30 meters compared to the Nodong I's 16.20 meters.
What guidance systems do the LGM-30 Minuteman III and Nodong I use?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance while the Nodong I uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Nodong I?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service first in 1970, 28 years before the Nodong I which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Nodong I?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has been produced in greater numbers with 550 units compared to 300 units of the Nodong I.