LGM-118 Peacekeeper vs Trident 2D5
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper and the Trident 2D5 are both Ballistic missiles. Range is 9,600 km for the LGM-118 Peacekeeper vs 12,000 km for the Trident 2D5. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper reaches 24,000 km/h vs 29,020 km/h for the Trident 2D5. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper carries a 3600 kg warhead vs 175 kg for the Trident 2D5. Launch weight is 87,750 kg for the LGM-118 Peacekeeper vs 58,500 kg for the Trident 2D5. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper uses Inertial guidance, while the Trident 2D5 relies on MK 6 astro-inertial guidance. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper has been produced in 114 units vs 844 for the Trident 2D5. Unit cost is $70M for the LGM-118 Peacekeeper vs $85.5M for the Trident 2D5. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper entered service 4 years before the Trident 2D5 (1986 vs 1990).
| American ICBM, entered service in 1986, with a range of 14,000 km. |
| Origin |
🇺🇸 United States
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| Category |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Manufacturer |
Boeing |
| Service year |
1986 |
| Number produced |
114 units
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| Estimated unit price |
$70 million
|
| American submarine-launched ballistic missile, entered service in 1990, utilizing MK 6 astro-inertial guidance. |
| Origin |
🇺🇸 United States
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| Category |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Submarine-launched ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
Lockheed Martin |
| Service year |
1990 |
| Number produced |
844 units
|
| Estimated unit price |
$85.5 million
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| Range |
9,600.0 km
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| Maximum speed |
Mach 19.6
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| Weight |
87,750 kg
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| Warhead |
3600.0 kg
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| Length |
21.80 m
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|
| Diameter |
2340 mm
◉
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| Guidance |
Inertial
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| Warhead type |
12 nuclear MIRV
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| Range |
12,000.0 km
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| Maximum speed |
Mach 23.7
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| Weight |
58,500 kg
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|
| 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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Which has longer range, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the LGM-118 Peacekeeper's 9,600 km.
Which is faster, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.7 compared to the LGM-118 Peacekeeper's Mach 19.6.
Which has a larger warhead, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or Trident 2D5?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper carries a larger warhead at 3,600 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 175 kg.
Which is heavier, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or Trident 2D5?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper is heavier at 87,750 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 58,500 kg.
Which is longer, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or Trident 2D5?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper is longer at 21.80 meters compared to the Trident 2D5's 13.41 meters.
What guidance systems do the LGM-118 Peacekeeper and Trident 2D5 use?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper uses Inertial guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or Trident 2D5?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper entered service first in 1986, 4 years before the Trident 2D5 which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has been produced in greater numbers with 844 units compared to 114 units of the LGM-118 Peacekeeper.