Nuclear warhead comparison NATO and Russia by type 2022 | Statista (2024)

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Nuclear warhead comparison NATO and Russia by type 2022 | Statista? ›

As of 2022, Russia had approximately 1,185 nuclear intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) stockpiled, compared with NATO, which had 800 ICBMs. By comparison, NATO has more nuclear submarine launched ballistic missiles

However, "the combined nuclear arsenal of the United States, United Kingdom, and France amounted to 5,943 nuclear warheads, compared with Russia's 5,977."

Mr. Putin has made no secret of his interest in upgrading Russia's Cold War-era delivery systems, like the bomber, which can reach the United States and is designed to carry two dozen nuclear weapons.

It was calculated a few years ago that European NATO forces alone would be capable of defeating Russia's armed forces in a conventional war.

The combined military might of the thirty NATO members surpasses that of Russia in both aircraft (20,633 vs. 4,182) and naval power (2,151 versus 598).

By comparison, NATO has more nuclear submarine launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) as well as warheads that are intended to be delivered by aircraft. In terms of tactical, or nonstrategic nuclear warheads, Russia had a far greater amount, at 1,912 compared with 230 among NATO powers.

Russia has more nuclear weapons than all three NATO nuclear powers combined - the US, UK and France. However, that doesn't mean much; NATO and Russia both have enough nukes to end the world, so Russia having a few hundred extra nukes means literally nothing.

Number of nuclear warheads belonging to NATO allies 1949-2023. As of 2023, there were estimated to be approximately 4,223 nuclear warheads belonging to three NATO allies, the United States, France, and the United Kingdom. The majority of these belonged to the United States, which had 3,708 nuclear warheads.

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In exchange, France would provide the nuclear reactor as the basis for the Israeli nuclear weapons program. Shimon Peres, sensing the opportunity on the nuclear reactor, accepted. On September 17, 1956, Peres and Bergmann reached a tentative agreement in Paris for the CEA to sell Israel a small research reactor.

Russia is the country with the most nuclear weapons in the world, with an arsenal of 5,977 nuclear weapons. The United States is the second country with the most nuclear weapons, with a total of 5,428 weapons.

It would take a land- based missile about 30 minutes to fly between Russia and the United States; a submarine-based missile could strike in as little as 10 to 15 minutes after launch.

A Primary Target for Annihilation

But from there, as counterforce evolves into counter-value, Russian missiles would begin targeting larger cities, including New York, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. (Note that Washington, D.C. would most likely have already been hit in the first wave of attacks.)

Original Question How long would it take for a nuclear ICBM from Russia to hit the US? Depending on the part targeted, 25-35 minutes. Less for Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, more for Florida or Georgia ( assuming ICBM only from primary Russian missile fields).

Number of nuclear warheads belonging to NATO allies 1949-2023. As of 2023, there were estimated to be approximately 4,223 nuclear warheads belonging to three NATO allies, the United States, France, and the United Kingdom. The majority of these belonged to the United States, which had 3,708 nuclear warheads.