How powerful is the US Minuteman III missile? Know the details!!

How powerful is the Minuteman III missile of United States?

By Srikanto Mandal Saturday, 10 September 2022

The US Air Force recently successfully test-fired the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile.

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On 7 September 2022, Air Force Global Strike Command airmen launched an unmanned LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM missile.

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The Minuteman entered service in 1962 as a deterrent weapon that could carry out second strikes on Soviet cities.

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Minuteman III has a speed of 23 March, which means it is 23 times faster than the speed of sound.

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The LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM is manufactured by the American multinational company Boeing.

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The Minuteman III ICBM has an operational range of 14,000 km (8,700 mile).

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Deployment of Minuteman III

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Service Life of Minuteman III

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How powerful is the Minuteman III missile of United States?

LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM