LGM-30 Minuteman III vs Trident 2D5
The LGM-30 Minuteman III and the Trident 2D5 are both Ballistic missiles. Range is 14,000 km for the LGM-30 Minuteman III vs 12,000 km for the Trident 2D5. The LGM-30 Minuteman III reaches 28,200 km/h vs 29,020 km/h for the Trident 2D5. The LGM-30 Minuteman III carries a 1150 kg warhead vs 175 kg for the Trident 2D5. Launch weight is 36,030 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III vs 58,500 kg for the Trident 2D5. The LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance, while the Trident 2D5 relies on MK 6 astro-inertial guidance. The LGM-30 Minuteman III has been produced in 550 units vs 844 for the Trident 2D5. Unit cost is $7M for the LGM-30 Minuteman III vs $85.5M for the Trident 2D5. The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service 20 years before the Trident 2D5 (1970 vs 1990).
| American ICBM, entered service in 1970, utilizes inertial guidance. |
| Origin |
🇺🇸 United States
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| Category |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Manufacturer |
Boeing |
| Service year |
1970 |
| Number produced |
550 units
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| Estimated unit price |
$7 million
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| American submarine-launched ballistic missile, entered service in 1990, utilizing MK 6 astro-inertial guidance. |
| Origin |
🇺🇸 United States
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| Category |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Submarine-launched ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
Lockheed Martin |
| Service year |
1990 |
| Number produced |
844 units
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| Estimated unit price |
$85.5 million
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| Range |
14,000.0 km
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| Maximum speed |
Mach 23.0
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| Weight |
36,030 kg
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| Warhead |
1150.0 kg
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| Length |
18.30 m
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| Diameter |
1680 mm
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| Guidance |
Inertial
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| Warhead type |
Nuclear
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| Range |
12,000.0 km
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| Maximum speed |
Mach 23.7
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| Weight |
58,500 kg
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| Warhead |
175.0 kg
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| Length |
13.41 m
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| Diameter |
2110 mm
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| Guidance |
MK 6 astro-inertial guidance
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| Warhead type |
8 nuclear MIRV
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Which has longer range, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Trident 2D5?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a longer range at 14,000 km compared to the Trident 2D5's 12,000 km.
Which is faster, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.7 compared to the LGM-30 Minuteman III's Mach 23.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Trident 2D5?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III carries a larger warhead at 1,150 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 175 kg.
Which is heavier, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is heavier at 58,500 kg compared to the LGM-30 Minuteman III's 36,030 kg.
Which is longer, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Trident 2D5?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is longer at 18.30 meters compared to the Trident 2D5's 13.41 meters.
What guidance systems do the LGM-30 Minuteman III and Trident 2D5 use?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Trident 2D5?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service first in 1970, 20 years before the Trident 2D5 which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has been produced in greater numbers with 844 units compared to 550 units of the LGM-30 Minuteman III.