ABM-1 Galosh vs Trident 2D5
The ABM-1 Galosh and the Trident 2D5 are both Ballistic missiles. The Trident 2D5 has a range of 12,000 km — 34:1 the ABM-1 Galosh's 350 km. The ABM-1 Galosh reaches 4,900 km/h vs 29,020 km/h for the Trident 2D5. Launch weight is 32,700 kg for the ABM-1 Galosh vs 58,500 kg for the Trident 2D5. The ABM-1 Galosh uses Radar command guidance guidance, while the Trident 2D5 relies on MK 6 astro-inertial guidance. The ABM-1 Galosh has been produced in 64 units vs 844 for the Trident 2D5. The ABM-1 Galosh entered service 12 years before the Trident 2D5 (1978 vs 1990).
| Russian anti-ballistic missile, entered service in 1978, using radar command guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Anti-ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Vympel |
| Service year | 1978 |
| Number produced | 64 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| American submarine-launched ballistic missile, entered service in 1990, utilizing MK 6 astro-inertial guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Submarine-launched ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Service year | 1990 |
| Number produced | 844 units |
| Estimated unit price | $85.5 million |
| Range | 350.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 32,700 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 19.80 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2570 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Radar command guidance |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear |
| Range | 12,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 23.7 ◉ |
| Weight | 58,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 175.0 kg |
| Length | 13.41 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2110 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | MK 6 astro-inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | 8 nuclear MIRV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the ABM-1 Galosh or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the ABM-1 Galosh's 350 km.
Which is faster, the ABM-1 Galosh or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.7 compared to the ABM-1 Galosh's Mach 4.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the ABM-1 Galosh or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 carries a larger warhead at 175 kg compared to the ABM-1 Galosh's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the ABM-1 Galosh or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is heavier at 58,500 kg compared to the ABM-1 Galosh's 32,700 kg.
Which is longer, the ABM-1 Galosh or Trident 2D5?
The ABM-1 Galosh is longer at 19.80 meters compared to the Trident 2D5's 13.41 meters.
What guidance systems do the ABM-1 Galosh and Trident 2D5 use?
The ABM-1 Galosh uses Radar command guidance guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the ABM-1 Galosh or Trident 2D5?
The ABM-1 Galosh entered service first in 1978, 12 years before the Trident 2D5 which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ABM-1 Galosh or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has been produced in greater numbers with 844 units compared to 64 units of the ABM-1 Galosh.