Hyunmoo-4 vs LGM-30 Minuteman III
The Hyunmoo-4 and the LGM-30 Minuteman III are both Ballistic missiles. The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a range of 14,000 km — 18:1 the Hyunmoo-4's 800 km. The Hyunmoo-4 reaches 12,250 km/h vs 28,200 km/h for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The Hyunmoo-4 carries a 8000 kg warhead vs 1150 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. Launch weight is 36,000 kg for the Hyunmoo-4 vs 36,030 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III. The Hyunmoo-4 uses Inertial guidance guidance, while the LGM-30 Minuteman III relies on Inertial. The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service 53 years before the Hyunmoo-4 (1970 vs 2023).
| South Korean ballistic missile, entered service in 2023, carries an 8000 kg warhead. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intermediate-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Hanwha |
| Service year | 2023 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 800.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 10.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 36,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 8000.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 16.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1600 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | Conventional bunker buster |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Hyunmoo-4 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a longer range at 14,000 km compared to the Hyunmoo-4's 800 km.
Which is faster, the Hyunmoo-4 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.0 compared to the Hyunmoo-4's Mach 10.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Hyunmoo-4 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The Hyunmoo-4 carries a larger warhead at 8,000 kg compared to the LGM-30 Minuteman III's 1,150 kg.
Which is heavier, the Hyunmoo-4 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is heavier at 36,030 kg compared to the Hyunmoo-4's 36,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Hyunmoo-4 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is longer at 18.30 meters compared to the Hyunmoo-4's 16.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Hyunmoo-4 and LGM-30 Minuteman III use?
The Hyunmoo-4 uses Inertial guidance guidance while the LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the Hyunmoo-4 or LGM-30 Minuteman III?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service first in 1970, 53 years before the Hyunmoo-4 which entered service in 2023.