Strategic missiles

Airman, Jan, 2005

Abbreviation codes:

AGM--Air-launched surface Attack Guided Missile

LGM--Silo-launched surface Attack Guided Missile

LG--Silo-launched Surface Attack Missile

LGM-30G Minuteman III

Primary function: Intercontinental ballistic missile. Speed: Approximately 15,000 mph. Dimensions: Length 00 ft., diameter 5 ft. 6 in. Range: More than 6,000 miles. Payload: Three MK-12 or MK-12A warheads.

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AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile

Primary function: Air-to-air surface advanced cruise missile. Speed: 334-601 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 10 ft., length 20 ft. 8 in., body diameter 2 ft. 4 in. Range: More than 2,000 miles. Payload: Nuclear warhead.

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LG-118A Peacekeeper

Primary function: Intercontinental ballistic missile. Speed: Approximately 15.000 mph. Dimensions: Length 71 ft., diameter 7 ft. 8 in. Range: More than 0,000 miles. Payload: Capable of carrying 10 Avco MK-21 warheads.

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AGM-86B/C/D Air-launched Cruise Missile

Primary function: Air-to-air surface strategic missile. Speed: 550 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 12 ft., length 20 ft. 9 in., body diameter 2 ft. 0.5 in. Range: 1,500 miles. Payload: Nuclear or conventional warhead.

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