M51 vs Trident 2D5
Overview
The M51 and the Trident 2D5 are both Ballistic missiles.
Range is 10,000 km for the M51 vs 12,000 km for the Trident 2D5. The M51 reaches 30,870 km/h vs 29,020 km/h for the Trident 2D5. Launch weight is 52,000 kg for the M51 vs 58,500 kg for the Trident 2D5. The M51 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance, while the Trident 2D5 relies on MK 6 astro-inertial guidance.
Unit cost is $120M for the M51 vs $85.5M for the Trident 2D5. The Trident 2D5 entered service 20 years before the M51 (1990 vs 2010).
| French SLBM, entering service in 2010, utilizes astro-inertial guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Submarine-launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) |
| Manufacturer | Ariane Group |
| Service year | 2010 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $120 million |
| 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 | 10,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 25.2 ◉ |
| Weight | 52,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 12.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2300 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astro-inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear warheads |
| 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 M51 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the M51's 10,000 km.
Which is faster, the M51 or Trident 2D5?
The M51 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 25.2 compared to the Trident 2D5's Mach 23.7.
Which has a larger warhead, the M51 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 carries a larger warhead at 175 kg compared to the M51's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the M51 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is heavier at 58,500 kg compared to the M51's 52,000 kg.
Which is longer, the M51 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is longer at 13.41 meters compared to the M51's 12.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the M51 and Trident 2D5 use?
The M51 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the M51 or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 entered service first in 1990, 20 years before the M51 which entered service in 2010.