How fast can an ICBM reach its target?

An ICBM can strike a target within a 10,000 km range in about 30 to 35 minutes. With terminal speeds of over 5,000 m/s, ballistic missiles are much harder to intercept than cruise missiles, due to the much shorter time available.

Do Icbms have a minimum range?

An intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) is a missile with a minimum range of 5,500 kilometres (3,400 mi) primarily designed for nuclear weapons delivery (delivering one or more thermonuclear warheads).

Can an ICBM hit a moving aircraft carrier?

If its tipped with a nuclear bomb then yes. Of course theres a large amount of ordinance inbetween those that ive mentioned. Plus, most ICBM are not guided and therefor are not made to hit a moving carrier. To hit a moving carrier with a nuclear weapon you would want to use a guided missle.

Is it possible to shoot down an ICBM?

Yes, if it landed close enough. An ICBM has a Circular Error of Probability (CEP) depending on its accuracy rating. For example, if it has an CEP, of 1 mile, it will hit within 1 mile of its target point. Good enough for a city, but maybe not good enough if you are aiming at an aircraft carrier.

Can an aircraft carrier take down an incoming missile?

But, an aircraft carrier is no less than a city. Yeah, but it is a very small city that is heavily guarded. It is highly likely that a modern naval carrier armada has the necessary capability to take out an incoming missile. Yes, if it landed close enough.

Is an aircraft carrier a good target for nuclear weapons?

Yes, an aircraft carrier is a strategic target but that doesn’t mean you unleash the most powerful weapon you have in your arsenal on that. ICBM are there for one and only one reason – to deliver nuclear warheads to >1kT yield to take out strategic targets (read: cities).