Strategic missiles
WeaponSpecs tracks 13 strategic missiles models from 6 countries, including the Hwasong-18, LGM-30G Minuteman III, RS-28 Sarmat. Compare any of them side by side on speed, range, firepower, protection and public unit cost, or use the Decision Advisor to rank them against your own mission priorities.
DPRK Academy of Defense Science
Hwasong-18
Boeing
LGM-30G Minuteman III
Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau
RS-28 Sarmat
Lockheed Martin
UGM-133A Trident II D5
Northrop Grumman
LGM-118 Peacekeeper
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
DF-31AG
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
DF-41
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
JL-3
Northrop Grumman
LGM-35A Sentinel
ArianeGroup
M51
Roketsan
TAYFUN Block 4
Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology
RS-24 Yars
Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology
RSM-56 Bulava
Frequently asked questions
How many strategic missiles systems are there? +
WeaponSpecs tracks 13 strategic missiles systems with full, filterable specifications you can compare side by side.
Which strategic missiles has the longest range? +
The Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau RS-28 Sarmat has the longest range among the strategic missiles systems in our database, at 18,000 km.
Which strategic missiles carries the largest payload? +
The Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau RS-28 Sarmat carries the largest weapons payload among the strategic missiles systems we track, at 10,000 kg.
How much do strategic missiles systems cost? +
Public unit-cost figures for strategic missiles systems are approximations at best, defense pricing depends on contract terms, offsets and configuration. Use the compare tool to see the public figures we do have side by side.