Ghauri vs Trident 2D5
The Ghauri and the Trident 2D5 are both Ballistic missiles. The Trident 2D5 has a range of 12,000 km — 8.0x the Ghauri's 1,500 km. The Ghauri reaches 6,509 km/h vs 29,020 km/h for the Trident 2D5. The Ghauri carries a 750 kg warhead vs 175 kg for the Trident 2D5. Launch weight is 20,000 kg for the Ghauri vs 58,500 kg for the Trident 2D5. The Ghauri uses Inertial, Terminal guidance, while the Trident 2D5 relies on MK 6 astro-inertial guidance. The Ghauri has been produced in 30 units vs 844 for the Trident 2D5. The Trident 2D5 entered service 13 years before the Ghauri (1990 vs 2003).
| Pakistani ballistic missile, entered service in 2003, manufactured by Kahuta Research Laboratories. | |
| Origin | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Kahuta Research Laboratories |
| Service year | 2003 |
| Number produced | 30 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 | 1,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.3 ◉ |
| Weight | 20,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 750.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 15.85 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, Terminal |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear |
| 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 Ghauri or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Ghauri's 1,500 km.
Which is faster, the Ghauri or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.7 compared to the Ghauri's Mach 5.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Ghauri or Trident 2D5?
The Ghauri carries a larger warhead at 750 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 175 kg.
Which is heavier, the Ghauri or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is heavier at 58,500 kg compared to the Ghauri's 20,000 kg.
Which is longer, the Ghauri or Trident 2D5?
The Ghauri is longer at 15.85 meters compared to the Trident 2D5's 13.41 meters.
What guidance systems do the Ghauri and Trident 2D5 use?
The Ghauri uses Inertial, Terminal guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Ghauri or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 entered service first in 1990, 13 years before the Ghauri which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghauri or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has been produced in greater numbers with 844 units compared to 30 units of the Ghauri.