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LGM-30 Minuteman III vs R36M / RS-20

LGM-30 Minuteman III vs R36M / RS-20 at a glance — range 14,000 vs 16,000 km, speed 28,200 vs 28,000 km/h, warhead 1,150 vs 8,800 kg, launch weight 36,030 vs 211,100 kg.

Specifications
LGM-30 Minuteman III R36M / RS-20
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer Boeing OKB-586
Service year 1970 1988
Number produced 550 units 308 units
Estimated unit price $7 million $7 million
Range 14,000.0 km 16,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 23.0 Mach 22.9
Weight 36,030 kg 211,100 kg
Warhead 1150.0 kg 8800.0 kg
Length 18.30 m 32.20 m
Diameter 1680 mm 3000 mm
Guidance Inertial Inertial, autonomous
Warhead type Nuclear 10 nuclear MIRV
Scale Comparison
LGM-30 MINUTEMAN III 18.30 m R36M / RS-20 32.20 m 1.75 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 has a longer range at 16,000 km compared to the LGM-30 Minuteman III's 14,000 km.
Which is faster, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R36M / RS-20?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.0 compared to the R36M / RS-20's Mach 22.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 carries a larger warhead at 8,800 kg compared to the LGM-30 Minuteman III's 1,150 kg.
Which is heavier, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is heavier at 211,100 kg compared to the LGM-30 Minuteman III's 36,030 kg.
Which is longer, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R36M / RS-20?
The R36M / RS-20 is longer at 32.20 meters compared to the LGM-30 Minuteman III's 18.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the LGM-30 Minuteman III and R36M / RS-20 use?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance while the R36M / RS-20 uses Inertial, autonomous guidance.
Which entered service first, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R36M / RS-20?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service first in 1970, 18 years before the R36M / RS-20 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R36M / RS-20?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has been produced in greater numbers with 550 units compared to 308 units of the R36M / RS-20.