LANDСТРАТЕГИЧЕСКИЙIN DEVELOPMENT
LGM-35A Sentinel
ОБЗОР СИСТЕМЫ
Next-generation ICBM replacing the aging LGM-30G Minuteman III as the land-based leg of the US nuclear triad. Features modernized reentry vehicles, improved accuracy, enhanced cyber resilience, and completely new command and control infrastructure. 400 missiles planned across launch facilities in Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, Colorado, and Nebraska.
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ПОСМОТРЕТЬ В ПОЛНОМ РАЗМЕРЕ
LGM-35A Sentinel - Northrop Grumman
ПРЕИМУЩЕСТВА
- Modern digital backbone replacing 1970s-era Minuteman III
- Modular design allows incremental upgrades over 50+ year service life
- Enhanced security and command/control systems
- Maintains ground-based leg of nuclear triad
НЕДОСТАТКИ
- Massive cost overruns (~$140B+ estimated lifecycle)
- Schedule delays; Nunn-McCurdy breach triggered program review
- Fixed silos are vulnerable to adversary first strike
- Political debate over necessity of land-based ICBMs
ТЕХНИЧЕСКИЕ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКИ
RANGE13,000+ Km
BASINGFixed Silo (400 Silos Across Three Wings)
WARHEADW87-1 Thermonuclear (MIRV Capable)
REPLACESLGM-30G Minuteman III
EXPECTED IOC2029+
MANUFACTURERNorthrop Grumman
LIFECYCLE COST~$140B+ Estimated
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