LGM-30 Minuteman III vs R-27 Zyb
LGM-30 Minuteman III vs R-27 Zyb at a glance — range 14,000 vs 3,000 km, warhead 1,150 vs 650 kg, launch weight 36,030 vs 14,200 kg.
Specifications
|
LGM-30 Minuteman III |
R-27 Zyb |
| Origin |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Ballistic |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
Submarine-launched ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
Boeing |
Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau |
| Service year |
1970 |
1968 |
| Number produced |
550 units |
1,800 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$7 million |
NA |
| Range |
14,000.0 km |
3,000.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 23.0 |
NA |
| Weight |
36,030 kg |
14,200 kg |
| Warhead |
1150.0 kg |
650.0 kg |
| Length |
18.30 m |
8.89 m |
| Diameter |
1680 mm |
1500 mm |
| Guidance |
Inertial |
Inertial |
| Warhead type |
Nuclear |
Single nuclear |
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Which has longer range, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-27 Zyb?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a longer range at 14,000 km compared to the R-27 Zyb's 3,000 km.
Which is faster, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-27 Zyb?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.0 compared to the R-27 Zyb's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-27 Zyb?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III carries a larger warhead at 1,150 kg compared to the R-27 Zyb's 650 kg.
Which is heavier, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-27 Zyb?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is heavier at 36,030 kg compared to the R-27 Zyb's 14,200 kg.
Which is longer, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-27 Zyb?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is longer at 18.30 meters compared to the R-27 Zyb's 8.89 meters.
What guidance systems do the LGM-30 Minuteman III and R-27 Zyb use?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance while the R-27 Zyb uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or R-27 Zyb?
The R-27 Zyb entered service first in 1968, 2 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-27 Zyb?
The R-27 Zyb has been produced in greater numbers with 1,800 units compared to 550 units of the LGM-30 Minuteman III.