Hwasong-12 vs Trident 2D5
Overview
The Hwasong-12 and the Trident 2D5 are both Ballistic missiles.
The Trident 2D5 has a range of 12,000 km — 2.7x the Hwasong-12's 4,500 km. The Hwasong-12 reaches 20,800 km/h vs 29,020 km/h for the Trident 2D5. The Hwasong-12 carries a 650 kg warhead vs 175 kg for the Trident 2D5. Launch weight is 24,700 kg for the Hwasong-12 vs 58,500 kg for the Trident 2D5. The Hwasong-12 uses Inertial guidance, while the Trident 2D5 relies on MK 6 astro-inertial guidance.
The Hwasong-12 has been produced in 26 units vs 844 for the Trident 2D5. The Trident 2D5 entered service 27 years before the Hwasong-12 (1990 vs 2017).
| North Korean ballistic missile, entered service in 2017, with a maximum range of 6,000 km. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intermediate-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | North Korea |
| Service year | 2017 |
| Number produced | 26 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 | 4,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 17.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 24,700 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 650.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 16.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1500 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Conventional; possibly nuclear-capable |
| 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 Hwasong-12 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Hwasong-12's 4,500 km.
Which is faster, the Hwasong-12 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.7 compared to the Hwasong-12's Mach 17.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Hwasong-12 or Trident 2D5?
The Hwasong-12 carries a larger warhead at 650 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 175 kg.
Which is heavier, the Hwasong-12 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is heavier at 58,500 kg compared to the Hwasong-12's 24,700 kg.
Which is longer, the Hwasong-12 or Trident 2D5?
The Hwasong-12 is longer at 16.50 meters compared to the Trident 2D5's 13.41 meters.
What guidance systems do the Hwasong-12 and Trident 2D5 use?
The Hwasong-12 uses Inertial guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Hwasong-12 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 entered service first in 1990, 27 years before the Hwasong-12 which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hwasong-12 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has been produced in greater numbers with 844 units compared to 26 units of the Hwasong-12.