Top 10 most terrifying intercontinental missiles in the world

Of the 10 most dangerous intercontinental missiles in the world voted by Military Today, American Trident II is the most sophisticated, while Russia dominates with 5 categories.

Trident II, USA: This is an intercontinental missile launched by US submarines and put into use in early 1990. Trident II has a maximum range of 12,000km, carrying 14 nuclear warheads.The missile is the core of US and British maritime power of nuclear deterrence.

R-36, Russia: The world's largest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) manufactured and put into use by the Soviet Union since 1977. R-36 has a maximum range of up to 16,000 km, capable of carrying follow 10 nuclear warheads.Experts estimate that each R-36 missile can destroy three US states.

RS-24 Yars, Russia: This is an upgraded version of RS-12M Topol mobile ICBM.RS-24 has a maximum range of 12,000 km, capable of carrying 6-10 warheads.ICBM Yars is equipped with sophisticated technology to penetrate the missile shield.In addition, rockets are highly mobile, so it is difficult to detect.

LGM-30 Minuteman III, USA: This is the only US ICBM launched from fixed silos in the ground.Minuteman III has a maximum range of 13,000 km, capable of carrying 3 nuclear warheads.The rocket has been in use since 1970, the US military intends to maintain its use by 2030.

R-29RMU2 Layer, Russia: This is a intercontinental missile launched from submarine in 2014. Layer is equipped for Delta IV class submarines.The missile has a maximum range of 12,000km, capable of carrying 12 nuclear warheads.

M51, France: The intercontinental intercontinental ballistic missile from France's Le Triomphant-class nuclear submarine.M51 has a maximum range of 10,000 km, capable of carrying 6-10 nuclear warheads.

DF-31A, China.The ICBM has been in operation since 2007. DF-31A has a maximum range of about 11,200km, capable of carrying 3 nuclear warheads.Missiles can be launched from mobile vehicles or fixed silos in the ground.

JL-2, China.This is an intercontinental missile launched from an improved submarine from the DF-31 rocket launched on land.JL-2 is equipped with Jin class nuclear submarine.The missile has an estimated firing range of 7,000 - 8,000km, capable of carrying 3 nuclear warheads.

RSM-56 Bulava, Russia.Ballistic missiles launched from submarines intended to equip Russian Borei-class nuclear submarines.Long-term missile development process with many failed attempts.The missile has a range of about 9,500 km, capable of carrying 6 nuclear warheads.

R-29RKU2, Russia.The missile was fitted to the Delta III class nuclear submarine since 2006. The missile has a range of about 9,000 km, capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads.

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