MGM-134 Midgetman vs Trident 2D5
Overview
The MGM-134 Midgetman and the Trident 2D5 are both Ballistic missiles.
Range is 11,000 km for the MGM-134 Midgetman vs 12,000 km for the Trident 2D5. The MGM-134 Midgetman reaches 24,000 km/h vs 29,020 km/h for the Trident 2D5. Launch weight is 13,600 kg for the MGM-134 Midgetman vs 58,500 kg for the Trident 2D5. The MGM-134 Midgetman uses Inertial, GPS guidance, while the Trident 2D5 relies on MK 6 astro-inertial guidance.
The Trident 2D5 entered service 1 years before the MGM-134 Midgetman (1990 vs 1991).
| American ICBM, entered service in 1991, utilizing inertial and GPS guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Manufacturer | Martin-Marietta |
| Service year | 1991 |
| 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 | 11,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 19.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 13,600 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 14.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1170 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, GPS |
| Warhead type | 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 MGM-134 Midgetman or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the MGM-134 Midgetman's 11,000 km.
Which is faster, the MGM-134 Midgetman or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.7 compared to the MGM-134 Midgetman's Mach 19.6.
Which has a larger warhead, the MGM-134 Midgetman or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 carries a larger warhead at 175 kg compared to the MGM-134 Midgetman's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the MGM-134 Midgetman or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is heavier at 58,500 kg compared to the MGM-134 Midgetman's 13,600 kg.
Which is longer, the MGM-134 Midgetman or Trident 2D5?
The MGM-134 Midgetman is longer at 14.00 meters compared to the Trident 2D5's 13.41 meters.
What guidance systems do the MGM-134 Midgetman and Trident 2D5 use?
The MGM-134 Midgetman uses Inertial, GPS guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the MGM-134 Midgetman or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 entered service first in 1990, 1 years before the MGM-134 Midgetman which entered service in 1991.