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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