LGM-30G Minuteman III
Type: Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Domain: space
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Boeing
First Deployed: 1970
Overview
The Minuteman III is the sole land-based ICBM in the United States nuclear triad. Each missile can carry up to three W78 or one W87 nuclear warhead with a range exceeding 13,000 km. Deployed in hardened underground silos across three Air Force bases, the Minuteman III fleet is maintained in a constant state of readiness and represents a key component of American strategic deterrence.
Technical Specifications
| CEP | ~120 m |
|---|---|
| range | 13,000+ km |
| speed | Mach 23 (reentry) |
| length | 18.2 m |
| weight | 36,030 kg |
| warheads | Up to 3 MIRV |
| propulsion | Three-stage solid fuel |
Operators
- United States
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