LGM-30 Minuteman III vs R-12 Dvina
LGM-30 Minuteman III vs R-12 Dvina at a glance — range 14,000 vs 2,500 km, speed 28,200 vs 12,708 km/h, launch weight 36,030 vs 41,700 kg.
Specifications
|
LGM-30 Minuteman III |
R-12 Dvina |
| Origin |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Ballistic |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
Medium-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
Boeing |
Yuzhmash |
| Service year |
1970 |
1959 |
| Number produced |
550 units |
2,335 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$7 million |
NA |
| Range |
14,000.0 km |
2,500.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 23.0 |
Mach 10.4 |
| Weight |
36,030 kg |
41,700 kg |
| Warhead |
1150.0 kg |
-- kg |
| Length |
18.30 m |
22.10 m |
| Diameter |
1680 mm |
1650 mm |
| Guidance |
Inertial |
Autonomous inertial |
| Warhead type |
Nuclear |
Thermonuclear |
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Which has longer range, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-12 Dvina?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a longer range at 14,000 km compared to the R-12 Dvina's 2,500 km.
Which is faster, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-12 Dvina?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.0 compared to the R-12 Dvina's Mach 10.4.
Which has a larger warhead, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-12 Dvina?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III carries a larger warhead at 1,150 kg compared to the R-12 Dvina's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-12 Dvina?
The R-12 Dvina is heavier at 41,700 kg compared to the LGM-30 Minuteman III's 36,030 kg.
Which is longer, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-12 Dvina?
The R-12 Dvina is longer at 22.10 meters compared to the LGM-30 Minuteman III's 18.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the LGM-30 Minuteman III and R-12 Dvina use?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance while the R-12 Dvina uses Autonomous inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-12 Dvina?
The R-12 Dvina entered service first in 1959, 11 years before the LGM-30 Minuteman III which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-12 Dvina?
The R-12 Dvina has been produced in greater numbers with 2,335 units compared to 550 units of the LGM-30 Minuteman III.