Dongfeng DF-5 vs Trident 2D5
The Dongfeng DF-5 and the Trident 2D5 are both Ballistic missiles. Range is 12,000 km for the Dongfeng DF-5 vs 12,000 km for the Trident 2D5. The Dongfeng DF-5 reaches 26,950 km/h vs 29,020 km/h for the Trident 2D5. The Dongfeng DF-5 carries a 10200 kg warhead vs 175 kg for the Trident 2D5. Launch weight is 183,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-5 vs 58,500 kg for the Trident 2D5. The Dongfeng DF-5 uses Inertial and on-board computers guidance, while the Trident 2D5 relies on MK 6 astro-inertial guidance. The Dongfeng DF-5 has been produced in 83 units vs 844 for the Trident 2D5. The Dongfeng DF-5 entered service 9 years before the Trident 2D5 (1981 vs 1990).
| Chinese ICBM, entered service in 1981, utilizes inertial and on-board computer guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | Factory 211 |
| Service year | 1981 |
| Number produced | 83 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 | 12,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 22.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 183,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 10200.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 32.60 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 3350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial and on-board computers |
| Warhead type | Nuclear MIRV |
| 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 Dongfeng DF-5 or Trident 2D5?
Both the Dongfeng DF-5 and Trident 2D5 have the same range of 12,000 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-5 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.7 compared to the Dongfeng DF-5's Mach 22.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-5 or Trident 2D5?
The Dongfeng DF-5 carries a larger warhead at 10,200 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 175 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-5 or Trident 2D5?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is heavier at 183,000 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 58,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-5 or Trident 2D5?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is longer at 32.60 meters compared to the Trident 2D5's 13.41 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-5 and Trident 2D5 use?
The Dongfeng DF-5 uses Inertial and on-board computers guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-5 or Trident 2D5?
The Dongfeng DF-5 entered service first in 1981, 9 years before the Trident 2D5 which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-5 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has been produced in greater numbers with 844 units compared to 83 units of the Dongfeng DF-5.