Boeing LGM-30G Minuteman III vs Lockheed Martin UGM-133A Trident II D5
Boeing LGM-30G Minuteman III and Lockheed Martin UGM-133A Trident II D5 are both strategic missiles, compared here on public specifications. The Lockheed Martin UGM-133A Trident II D5 leads on weapons payload (2,800 vs 1,150 kg).
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Full data
Full spec sheet
 Boeing LGM-30G Minuteman III
Wins 1/4 | Lockheed Martin UGM-133A Trident II D5
Wins 3/4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | N/A | 29,016 km/h |
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 23 Mach | 23.7 Mach ✓ |
| Range (km) | 13,000 km ✓ | 12,000 km |
| Firepower | ||
| Weapons payload (kg) | 1,150 kg | 2,800 kg ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 18.26 m | 13.58 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 36,030 kg | 58,967 kg |
| Program | ||
| Operator countries | 1 | 2 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Boeing LGM-30G Minuteman III and Lockheed Martin UGM-133A Trident II D5? +
The Lockheed Martin UGM-133A Trident II D5 is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 29,016 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Boeing LGM-30G Minuteman III has the longest range at 13,000 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The Lockheed Martin UGM-133A Trident II D5 carries the largest weapons payload at 2,800 kg.
Which has the higher max speed (mach)? +
The Lockheed Martin UGM-133A Trident II D5 has the higher max speed (mach) at 23.7 Mach.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The Lockheed Martin UGM-133A Trident II D5 has the higher operator countries at 2.
Is the Boeing LGM-30G Minuteman III better than the Lockheed Martin UGM-133A Trident II D5? +
On the public specs we track, the Lockheed Martin UGM-133A Trident II D5 leads on 3 of 4 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.