LGM-35A Sentinel
Type: Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Domain: land
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman
Overview
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.
Technical Specifications
| range | 13,000+ km |
|---|---|
| basing | Fixed silo (400 silos across three wings) |
| warhead | W87-1 thermonuclear (MIRV capable) |
| replaces | LGM-30G Minuteman III |
| expected_ioc | 2029+ |
| manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| lifecycle_cost | ~$140B+ estimated |
Operators
- United States
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