The world's 10 scariest intercontinental missiles

American Trident II tops the Military Today's list of the world's 10 most dangerous intercontinental missiles, but Russia dominates the number with five categories.

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The intercontinental missile (ICBM) is also known as a transcontinental missile or a giant missile, which is a long-range ballistic missile (more than 5,500 km), built to carry many nuclear warheads at once.

10. R-29RKU2, Russia

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Since 2006, the missile R-29RKU2 is equipped for the Delta III class nuclear submarine. It has a range of about 9,000 km and is capable of carrying many nuclear warheads.

9. RSM-56 Bulava, Russia

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Ballistic missiles launched from submarines intended to equip Russian Borei Project 955 class nuclear submarines. Bulava rocket weighs 36.8 tons, has a range of about 9,500 km, capable of carrying 6 nuclear warheads. The missile development process lasts and only more than half of the attempts succeed.

8. JL-2, China

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This is an intercontinental missile launched from a Chinese submarine modified from the DF-31. JL-2 is equipped with Jin class nuclear submarine, it has an estimated range of 7,000 - 8,000 km and is capable of carrying 3 nuclear warheads.

7. DF-31A, China

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China's DF-31A ballistic missiles have been in service since 2007. DF-31A has a maximum range of about 11,200 km, capable of carrying 3-5 nuclear warheads with a volume of 90,000 tons. With that range, DF-31A could attack all regions from Asia, Russia and the Pacific region including Alaska and Guam. The missile can be launched from a mobile vehicle or a fixed silo in the ground, the preparation time is 10 to 15 minutes.

6. M51, France

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The intercontinental intercontinental ballistic missile from France's Le Triomphant-class nuclear submarine weighs 52 tons. The missile M51 has a three-stage launch structure, a maximum range of 10,000 km and is capable of carrying 6-10 nuclear warheads.

5. R-29RMU2 Layer, Russia

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This intercontinental missile is an expansion from the Sineva missile and has been in use since 2014. The R-29RMU2 Layer is equipped for Delta IV class submarines. The missile has a maximum range of 12,000 km and is a ballistic missile with the most nuclear warheads in the world, 12 units.

4. LGM-30 Minuteman III, USA

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The US intercontinental ballistic missile LGM-30 Minuteman-III was initiated in 1966 and has been in use since 1970, the US military intends to maintain its use by 2030. This is the only ICBM. The US launches from fixed silos in the ground. Minuteman III has a weight of 35.3 tons, 18.26m long, maximum range of 13,000 km with a speed of 7km / s and is capable of carrying 3 nuclear warheads.

3. RS-24 Yars, Russia

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This is an upgraded version of RS-12M Topol mobile ICBM. RS-24 has 3 mobile floors, with a maximum range of 12,000 km, capable of carrying 6-10 warheads. The RS-24 Yars is highly mobile, so it is difficult to detect and intercept. In addition, it can penetrate the missile shield thanks to its sophisticated technology.

2. R-36, Russia

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This is the world's most intermittent intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) by weight created and put into use by the Soviet Union since 1977. The R-36 has a very long range, up to 16,000 km, with ability to carry 10 nuclear warheads.

According to experts, each R-36 missile can destroy three US states.

1. Trident II, USA

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This is a continental intercontinental missile from American submarines. Early versions were built and put into use in the US Navy staff since early 1990. Trident II has a maximum range of 12,000 km and carries 14 nuclear warheads.