LGM-30 Minuteman III vs R-36
Overview
The LGM-30 Minuteman III and the R-36 are both Ballistic missiles.
Range is 14,000 km for the LGM-30 Minuteman III vs 16,000 km for the R-36. The LGM-30 Minuteman III reaches 28,200 km/h vs 28,000 km/h for the R-36. The LGM-30 Minuteman III carries a 1150 kg warhead vs 8800 kg for the R-36. Launch weight is 36,030 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III vs 209,600 kg for the R-36. The LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance, while the R-36 relies on Inertial, autonomous.
Unit cost is $7M for the LGM-30 Minuteman III vs $7M for the R-36. The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service 18 years before the R-36 (1970 vs 1988).
| 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 | 16,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 22.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 209,600 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 8800.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 34.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 3050 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, autonomous |
| Warhead type | 10 nuclear MIRV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-36?
The R-36 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 R-36?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.0 compared to the R-36's Mach 22.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-36?
The R-36 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 R-36?
The R-36 is heavier at 209,600 kg compared to the LGM-30 Minuteman III's 36,030 kg.
Which is longer, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-36?
The R-36 is longer at 34.50 meters compared to the LGM-30 Minuteman III's 18.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the LGM-30 Minuteman III and R-36 use?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance while the R-36 uses Inertial, autonomous guidance.
Which entered service first, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-36?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service first in 1970, 18 years before the R-36 which entered service in 1988.