Emad vs Trident 2D5
The Emad and the Trident 2D5 are both Ballistic missiles. The Trident 2D5 has a range of 12,000 km — 7.1x the Emad's 1,700 km. The Emad reaches 13,582 km/h vs 29,020 km/h for the Trident 2D5. The Emad carries a 750 kg warhead vs 175 kg for the Trident 2D5. The Emad uses Advanced guidance and control system, SATNAV guidance, while the Trident 2D5 relies on MK 6 astro-inertial guidance. The Trident 2D5 entered service 25 years before the Emad (1990 vs 2015).
| Iranian ballistic missile, with a 1,700 km range, uses SATNAV for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium Range Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | Iranian |
| Service year | 2015 |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 1,700.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 11.1 ◉ |
| Weight | -- kg |
| Warhead | 750.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | NA |
| Diameter | 1250 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Advanced guidance and control system, SATNAV |
| Warhead type | Chemical, biological or 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 Emad or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Emad's 1,700 km.
Which is faster, the Emad or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.7 compared to the Emad's Mach 11.1.
Which has a larger warhead, the Emad or Trident 2D5?
The Emad carries a larger warhead at 750 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 175 kg.
Which is heavier, the Emad or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is heavier at 58,500 kg compared to the Emad's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the Emad or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is longer at 13.41 meters compared to the Emad's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Emad and Trident 2D5 use?
The Emad uses Advanced guidance and control system, SATNAV guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Emad or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 entered service first in 1990, 25 years before the Emad which entered service in 2015.