Agni-II vs Trident 2D5

Overview

The Agni-II and the Trident 2D5 are both Ballistic missiles.

The Trident 2D5 has a range of 12,000 km — 3.4x the Agni-II's 3,500 km. The Agni-II reaches 12,600 km/h vs 29,020 km/h for the Trident 2D5. The Agni-II carries a 1000 kg warhead vs 175 kg for the Trident 2D5. Launch weight is 16,000 kg for the Agni-II vs 58,500 kg for the Trident 2D5. The Agni-II uses RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, and Radar scene matching guidance, while the Trident 2D5 relies on MK 6 astro-inertial guidance.

The Agni-II has been produced in 12 units vs 844 for the Trident 2D5. Unit cost is $4.1M for the Agni-II vs $85.5M for the Trident 2D5. The Trident 2D5 entered service 20 years before the Agni-II (1990 vs 2010).

Indian ballistic missile, with a 3,500 km range, entered service in 2010.
Origin 🇮🇳 India
Category Ballistic
Type Medium Range Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer Bharat Dynamics Limited
Service year 2010
Number produced 12 units
Estimated unit price $4.1 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 3,500.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 10.3
Weight 16,000 kg
Warhead 1000.0 kg
Length 21.00 m
Diameter 1300 mm
Guidance RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, and Radar scene matching
Warhead type Strategic nuclear weapon and conventional high explosive
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 Agni-II or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Agni-II's 3,500 km.
Which is faster, the Agni-II or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.7 compared to the Agni-II's Mach 10.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Agni-II or Trident 2D5?
The Agni-II carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 175 kg.
Which is heavier, the Agni-II or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is heavier at 58,500 kg compared to the Agni-II's 16,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Agni-II or Trident 2D5?
The Agni-II is longer at 21.00 meters compared to the Trident 2D5's 13.41 meters.
What guidance systems do the Agni-II and Trident 2D5 use?
The Agni-II uses RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, and Radar scene matching guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Agni-II or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 entered service first in 1990, 20 years before the Agni-II which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Agni-II or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has been produced in greater numbers with 844 units compared to 12 units of the Agni-II.