World long range ballistic missiles top 10 list. 1.R-36M (SS-18 Satan), Russia – 16,000km
The R-36M (SS-18 Satan) is the world’s longest-range ICBM with a range of 16,000km. With a weight of 8.8t, the R-36M is also the heaviest ICBM in the world.
2.Dongfeng-41 (DF-41, CSS-X-10), China – Between 12,000km and 15,000km
Dongfeng-41 (DF-41) is China’s longest-range ICBM, which can destroy targets at ranges between 12,000km and 15,000km. The three-stage, solid-propellant missile is considered to be one of the world’s deadliest ICBMs.
3.DongFeng 5A (DF-5A), China – 13,000km
Dongfeng 5A (Nato reporting name: CSS-4) is capable of striking targets within the range of 13,000km. It is an improved version of the 12,000km-range DF-5 ICBM and is capable of reaching targets within the Continental United States (CONUS)
4.Hwasong-15, North Korea – 13,000km
The Hwasong-15, also known as KN-22, is a new ICBM developed by North Korea. With a reduced payload, the missile is estimated to reach a maximum range of 13,000km, according to some scientists. Experts, however, believe that an actual nuclear warhead may reduce the overall range.
5.R-29RMU Sineva (RSM-54), Russia – 11,547km
R-29RMU Sineva, also known as RSM-54 (Nato code name: SS-N-23 Skiff), is a Russian third-generation, submarine-launched ICBM. The missile can be carried by Delta IV class submarines of the Russian Navy. Sineva reached a maximum range of 11,547km during tests.
6.UGM-133 Trident II (Trident D5), US – 11,300km
UGM-133 Trident II is a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) with an ICBM-class range. It is currently deployed by the US Navy’s Ohio and British Vanguard Class submarines. The Trident II D5 Life Extension (LE) version is expected to be in service aboard the Ohio-class SSBNs until 2042.
7DongFeng 31 A (DF-31A), China – 11,200km
The Dongfeng 31A or DF-31A (Nato reporting name: CSS-9 Mod-2) is a Chinese long-range ICBM with a range of 11,200km. The ICBM can carry a single thermal nuclear warhead of 1,000kt.
8.RT-2UTTKh Topol-M, Russia – 11,000km
The RT-2UTTKh Topol-M with a range of about 11,000km is an advanced version of the Topol ICBM. The missile is launched either from silos or mobile launchers and can carry a single 550kt warhead.
9.Minuteman-III (LGM-30G), US – 10,000km
The Minuteman-III (LGM-30G) has a range of more than 6,000nmi (10,000km), making it one of the world’s longest-range ICBMs in service. It is the only operational land-based ICBM in the US military armoury. The Minuteman range of ICBMs was manufactured by Boeing for the Air Force Combat Command.
10.M51 ICBM, France – 10,000km
The M51 is an intercontinental range submarine-launched ballistic missile produced by EADS Astrium Space Transportation, for the French Navy. Designed to replace the M45 SLBM (the MSBS or Mer-Sol-Balistique-Stratégique in French, meaning ‘Sea-ground-Strategic ballistic’), it was first deployed in 2010.
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