ASMP-A vs Trident 2D5
The ASMP-A and the Trident 2D5 are both Ballistic missiles. The Trident 2D5 has a range of 12,000 km — 24:1 the ASMP-A's 500 km. The ASMP-A reaches 3,704 km/h vs 29,020 km/h for the Trident 2D5. Launch weight is 840 kg for the ASMP-A vs 58,500 kg for the Trident 2D5. The ASMP-A uses Guidage inertiel programmé guidance, while the Trident 2D5 relies on MK 6 astro-inertial guidance. The ASMP-A has been produced in 54 units vs 844 for the Trident 2D5. Unit cost is $15M for the ASMP-A vs $85.5M for the Trident 2D5. The Trident 2D5 entered service 20 years before the ASMP-A (1990 vs 2010).
| French ballistic missile, entered service in 2010, with a range of 500 km. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Pre-strategic Nuclear Missile |
| Manufacturer | MBDA |
| Service year | 2010 |
| Number produced | 54 units |
| Estimated unit price | $15 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 | 500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 840 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 5.40 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Guidage inertiel programmé |
| Warhead type | Tête nucléaire aéroportée |
| 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 ASMP-A or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the ASMP-A's 500 km.
Which is faster, the ASMP-A or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.7 compared to the ASMP-A's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the ASMP-A or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 carries a larger warhead at 175 kg compared to the ASMP-A's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the ASMP-A or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is heavier at 58,500 kg compared to the ASMP-A's 840 kg.
Which is longer, the ASMP-A or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is longer at 13.41 meters compared to the ASMP-A's 5.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the ASMP-A and Trident 2D5 use?
The ASMP-A uses Guidage inertiel programmé guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the ASMP-A or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 entered service first in 1990, 20 years before the ASMP-A which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ASMP-A or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has been produced in greater numbers with 844 units compared to 54 units of the ASMP-A.