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Ghaznavi vs Trident 2D5

Ghaznavi vs Trident 2D5 at a glance β€” range 300 vs 12,000 km, speed 6,509 vs 29,020 km/h, warhead 700 vs 175 kg, launch weight 5,256 vs 58,500 kg.

Specifications
Ghaznavi Trident 2D5
Origin πŸ‡΅πŸ‡° Pakistan πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Short range ballistic missile Submarine-launched ballistic missile
Manufacturer PMO Lockheed Martin
Service year 2004 1990
Number produced 30 units 844 units
Estimated unit price NA $85.5 million
Range 300.0 km 12,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 5.3 Mach 23.5
Weight 5,256 kg 58,500 kg
Warhead 700.0 kg 175.0 kg
Length 8.50 m 13.41 m
Diameter 800 mm 2110 mm
Guidance Inertial, Terminal MK 6 astro-inertial guidance
Warhead type Thermonuclear 8 nuclear MIRV
Scale Comparison
GHAZNAVI 8.50 m TRIDENT 2D5 13.41 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Ghaznavi or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Ghaznavi's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Ghaznavi or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.5 compared to the Ghaznavi's Mach 5.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Ghaznavi or Trident 2D5?
The Ghaznavi carries a larger warhead at 700 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 175 kg.
Which is heavier, the Ghaznavi or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is heavier at 58,500 kg compared to the Ghaznavi's 5,256 kg.
Which is longer, the Ghaznavi or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is longer at 13.41 meters compared to the Ghaznavi's 8.50 meters.
What guidance systems do the Ghaznavi and Trident 2D5 use?
The Ghaznavi uses Inertial, Terminal guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Ghaznavi or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 entered service first in 1990, 14 years before the Ghaznavi which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghaznavi or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has been produced in greater numbers with 844 units compared to 30 units of the Ghaznavi.