MGM-134 Midgetman vs R-36
Overview
The MGM-134 Midgetman and the R-36 are both Ballistic missiles.
Range is 11,000 km for the MGM-134 Midgetman vs 16,000 km for the R-36. The MGM-134 Midgetman reaches 24,000 km/h vs 28,000 km/h for the R-36. Launch weight is 13,600 kg for the MGM-134 Midgetman vs 209,600 kg for the R-36. The MGM-134 Midgetman uses Inertial, GPS guidance, while the R-36 relies on Inertial, autonomous.
The R-36 entered service 3 years before the MGM-134 Midgetman (1988 vs 1991).
| American ICBM, entered service in 1991, utilizing inertial and GPS guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Manufacturer | Martin-Marietta |
| Service year | 1991 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 11,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 19.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 13,600 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 14.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1170 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, GPS |
| 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 MGM-134 Midgetman or R-36?
The R-36 has a longer range at 16,000 km compared to the MGM-134 Midgetman's 11,000 km.
Which is faster, the MGM-134 Midgetman or R-36?
The R-36 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.9 compared to the MGM-134 Midgetman's Mach 19.6.
Which has a larger warhead, the MGM-134 Midgetman or R-36?
The R-36 carries a larger warhead at 8,800 kg compared to the MGM-134 Midgetman's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the MGM-134 Midgetman or R-36?
The R-36 is heavier at 209,600 kg compared to the MGM-134 Midgetman's 13,600 kg.
Which is longer, the MGM-134 Midgetman or R-36?
The R-36 is longer at 34.50 meters compared to the MGM-134 Midgetman's 14.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the MGM-134 Midgetman and R-36 use?
The MGM-134 Midgetman uses Inertial, GPS guidance while the R-36 uses Inertial, autonomous guidance.
Which entered service first, the MGM-134 Midgetman or R-36?
The R-36 entered service first in 1988, 3 years before the MGM-134 Midgetman which entered service in 1991.