LGM-30 Minuteman III vs Pluton
The LGM-30 Minuteman III and the Pluton are both Ballistic missiles. The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a range of 14,000 km — 117:1 the Pluton's 120 km. The LGM-30 Minuteman III reaches 28,200 km/h vs 3,960 km/h for the Pluton. Launch weight is 36,030 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III vs 2,350 kg for the Pluton. The LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance, while the Pluton relies on Inertial. The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service 4 years before the Pluton (1970 vs 1974).
| 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 | 120.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.2 ◉ |
| Weight | 2,350 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 7.64 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 550 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Pluton?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a longer range at 14,000 km compared to the Pluton's 120 km.
Which is faster, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Pluton?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.0 compared to the Pluton's Mach 3.2.
Which has a larger warhead, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Pluton?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III carries a larger warhead at 1,150 kg compared to the Pluton's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Pluton?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is heavier at 36,030 kg compared to the Pluton's 2,350 kg.
Which is longer, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Pluton?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is longer at 18.30 meters compared to the Pluton's 7.64 meters.
What guidance systems do the LGM-30 Minuteman III and Pluton use?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance while the Pluton uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or Pluton?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service first in 1970, 4 years before the Pluton which entered service in 1974.