The US successfully tested its Minuteman III missile again.
The US successfully tested its Minuteman III missile again.
A Mark-21 re-entry vehicle was added this time.
A Mark-21 re-entry vehicle was added this time.
The missile was launched alone without any combination support.
The missile was launched alone without any combination support.
The test aimed to check accuracy, speed, and flight.
The test aimed to check accuracy, speed, and flight.
It travelled around 6,700 kilometres during the entire test.
It travelled around 6,700 kilometres during the entire test.
Its speed exceeded 24,000 kilometres per hour in flight.
Its speed exceeded 24,000 kilometres per hour in flight.
The missile is capable of carrying powerful nuclear warheads.
The missile is capable of carrying powerful nuclear warheads.
A video shows it rising fast and disappearing instantly.
A video shows it rising fast and disappearing instantly.
The test showcases America's advancing military and strategic power.
The test showcases America's advancing military and strategic power.
This system has evolved since the 1960s with upgrades.
This system has evolved since the 1960s with upgrades.