The R-36 Voevoda (SS-18 Satan):
Often dubbed as the “Satan,” the R-36 Voevoda holds the title for being the largest and heaviest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) ever deployed. Developed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War, this colossal missile stands at a towering height of 34.3 meters (112.5 feet) and weighs a staggering 209,600 kilograms (462,000 pounds).
The Dongfeng-5 (DF-5):
China’s Dongfeng-5 (DF-5) missile is another colossal creation that commands attention. With a height of 32.6 meters (107 feet) and a weight of approximately 183,000 kilograms (403,000 pounds), the DF-5 can deliver a single nuclear warhead with a yield of 3 megatons over a distance of approximately 12,000 kilometers (7,500 miles).
The Peacekeeper (MX):
The Peacekeeper, officially designated as the LGM-118A, served as the United States’ land-based ICBM during the late Cold War era. With a length of 21.8 meters (71.6 feet) and a weight of 96,800 kilograms (213,200 pounds), this colossal missile held the distinction of being the most powerful ICBM in the U.S. arsenal. Capable of carrying up to ten independently targetable nuclear warheads.
The Taepodong-2:
North Korea’s Taepodong-2 missile gained international attention due to its enormous size and potential long-range capabilities.
While the exact dimensions and weight of the Taepodong-2 remain classified, estimates suggest it measures around 30 meters (98 feet) in length and weighs approximately 50,000 kilograms (110,000 pounds).
