Fattah-1 vs Trident 2D5
The Fattah-1 and the Trident 2D5 are both Ballistic missiles. The Trident 2D5 has a range of 12,000 km — 8.6x the Fattah-1's 1,400 km. The Fattah-1 reaches 18,522 km/h vs 29,020 km/h for the Trident 2D5. The Fattah-1 carries a 450 kg warhead vs 175 kg for the Trident 2D5. The Fattah-1 uses Maneuverable reentry vehicle guidance, while the Trident 2D5 relies on MK 6 astro-inertial guidance. The Trident 2D5 entered service 33 years before the Fattah-1 (1990 vs 2023).
| Iranian ballistic missile, entered service in 2023, incorporates a maneuverable reentry vehicle. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium Range Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps |
| Service year | 2023 |
| 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 | 1,400.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 15.1 ◉ |
| Weight | -- kg |
| Warhead | 450.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | NA |
| Diameter | -- mm |
| Guidance | Maneuverable reentry vehicle |
| Warhead type | Conventional |
| 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 Fattah-1 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Fattah-1's 1,400 km.
Which is faster, the Fattah-1 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.7 compared to the Fattah-1's Mach 15.1.
Which has a larger warhead, the Fattah-1 or Trident 2D5?
The Fattah-1 carries a larger warhead at 450 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 175 kg.
Which is heavier, the Fattah-1 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is heavier at 58,500 kg compared to the Fattah-1's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the Fattah-1 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is longer at 13.41 meters compared to the Fattah-1's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Fattah-1 and Trident 2D5 use?
The Fattah-1 uses Maneuverable reentry vehicle guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Fattah-1 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 entered service first in 1990, 33 years before the Fattah-1 which entered service in 2023.