AGM-69 SRAM vs Trident 2D5
The AGM-69 SRAM and the Trident 2D5 are both Ballistic missiles. The Trident 2D5 has a range of 12,000 km — 60:1 the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km. The AGM-69 SRAM reaches 4,322 km/h vs 29,020 km/h for the Trident 2D5. The AGM-69 SRAM carries a 125 kg warhead vs 175 kg for the Trident 2D5. Launch weight is 1,010 kg for the AGM-69 SRAM vs 58,500 kg for the Trident 2D5. The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance, while the Trident 2D5 relies on MK 6 astro-inertial guidance. The AGM-69 SRAM has been produced in 1,500 units vs 844 for the Trident 2D5. Unit cost is $0.592M for the AGM-69 SRAM vs $85.5M for the Trident 2D5. The AGM-69 SRAM entered service 18 years before the Trident 2D5 (1972 vs 1990).
| American ballistic missile, entered service in 1972, uses inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Tactical ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Service year | 1972 |
| Number produced | 1,500 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.6 million |
| 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 | 200.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,010 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 125.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.47 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 447 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
| 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 AGM-69 SRAM or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-69 SRAM or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.7 compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's Mach 3.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-69 SRAM or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 carries a larger warhead at 175 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 125 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-69 SRAM or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is heavier at 58,500 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 1,010 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-69 SRAM or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is longer at 13.41 meters compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 4.47 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-69 SRAM and Trident 2D5 use?
The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-69 SRAM or Trident 2D5?
The AGM-69 SRAM entered service first in 1972, 18 years before the Trident 2D5 which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-69 SRAM or Trident 2D5?
The AGM-69 SRAM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 844 units of the Trident 2D5.