LGM-30 Minuteman III vs R-29RM Shtil
Overview
The LGM-30 Minuteman III and the R-29RM Shtil are both Ballistic missiles.
Range is 14,000 km for the LGM-30 Minuteman III vs 8,300 km for the R-29RM Shtil. The LGM-30 Minuteman III reaches 28,200 km/h vs 24,000 km/h for the R-29RM Shtil. The LGM-30 Minuteman III carries a 1150 kg warhead vs 2800 kg for the R-29RM Shtil. Launch weight is 36,030 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III vs 40,300 kg for the R-29RM Shtil. The LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance, while the R-29RM Shtil relies on Astroinertial.
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service 16 years before the R-29RM Shtil (1970 vs 1986).
| 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 | 8,300.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 19.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 40,300 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2800.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 14.80 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1900 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astroinertial |
| Warhead type | 4 nuclear MIRV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-29RM Shtil?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a longer range at 14,000 km compared to the R-29RM Shtil's 8,300 km.
Which is faster, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-29RM Shtil?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.0 compared to the R-29RM Shtil's Mach 19.6.
Which has a larger warhead, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil carries a larger warhead at 2,800 kg compared to the LGM-30 Minuteman III's 1,150 kg.
Which is heavier, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil is heavier at 40,300 kg compared to the LGM-30 Minuteman III's 36,030 kg.
Which is longer, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-29RM Shtil?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is longer at 18.30 meters compared to the R-29RM Shtil's 14.80 meters.
What guidance systems do the LGM-30 Minuteman III and R-29RM Shtil use?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance while the R-29RM Shtil uses Astroinertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-29RM Shtil?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service first in 1970, 16 years before the R-29RM Shtil which entered service in 1986.