LGM-30 Minuteman III vs Soumar
The LGM-30 Minuteman III and the Soumar are both Ballistic missiles. The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a range of 14,000 km — 20:1 the Soumar's 700 km. The LGM-30 Minuteman III reaches 28,200 km/h vs 800 km/h for the Soumar. The LGM-30 Minuteman III carries a 1150 kg warhead vs 410 kg for the Soumar. The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service 42 years before the Soumar (1970 vs 2012).
| 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 | 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 | 700.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 800 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | -- kg |
| Warhead | 410.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | NA |
| Diameter | -- mm |
| Guidance | -- |
| Warhead type | Nuclear capable |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Soumar?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a longer range at 14,000 km compared to the Soumar's 700 km.
Which is faster, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Soumar?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.0 compared to the Soumar's 800 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Soumar?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III carries a larger warhead at 1,150 kg compared to the Soumar's 410 kg.
Which is heavier, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Soumar?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is heavier at 36,030 kg compared to the Soumar's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Soumar?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is longer at 18.30 meters compared to the Soumar's 0.00 meters.
Which entered service first, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Soumar?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service first in 1970, 42 years before the Soumar which entered service in 2012.