AGM-69 SRAM vs Trident 2D5

Overview

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).

AGM-69 SRAM

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
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Trident 2D5

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
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AGM-69 SRAM

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

Trident 2D5

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

Performance Radar Chart

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.

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