Jericho vs Trident 2D5
The Jericho and the Trident 2D5 are both Ballistic missiles. The Trident 2D5 has a range of 12,000 km — 24:1 the Jericho's 500 km. The Jericho reaches 20,000 km/h vs 29,020 km/h for the Trident 2D5. The Jericho carries a 400 kg warhead vs 175 kg for the Trident 2D5. Launch weight is 6,500 kg for the Jericho vs 58,500 kg for the Trident 2D5. The Jericho uses Inertial with terminal guidance guidance, while the Trident 2D5 relies on MK 6 astro-inertial guidance. The Trident 2D5 entered service 21 years before the Jericho (1990 vs 2011).
| Israeli ballistic missile, entered service in 2011, carries a 400 kg warhead. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | IDF |
| Service year | 2011 |
| 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 | 500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 16.3 ◉ |
| Weight | 6,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 400.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 13.40 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 800 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial with terminal guidance |
| Warhead type | TNT 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 Jericho or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Jericho's 500 km.
Which is faster, the Jericho or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.7 compared to the Jericho's Mach 16.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Jericho or Trident 2D5?
The Jericho carries a larger warhead at 400 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 175 kg.
Which is heavier, the Jericho or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is heavier at 58,500 kg compared to the Jericho's 6,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Jericho or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is longer at 13.41 meters compared to the Jericho's 13.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the Jericho and Trident 2D5 use?
The Jericho uses Inertial with terminal guidance guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Jericho or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 entered service first in 1990, 21 years before the Jericho which entered service in 2011.