Nodong I vs Trident 2D5
Overview
The Nodong I and the Trident 2D5 are both Ballistic missiles.
The Trident 2D5 has a range of 12,000 km — 9.2x the Nodong I's 1,300 km. The Nodong I reaches 8,600 km/h vs 29,020 km/h for the Trident 2D5. The Nodong I carries a 800 kg warhead vs 175 kg for the Trident 2D5. Launch weight is 16,500 kg for the Nodong I vs 58,500 kg for the Trident 2D5. The Nodong I uses Inertial guidance, while the Trident 2D5 relies on MK 6 astro-inertial guidance.
The Nodong I has been produced in 300 units vs 844 for the Trident 2D5. The Trident 2D5 entered service 8 years before the Nodong I (1990 vs 1998).
| North Korean ballistic missile, entered service in 1998, utilizes inertial guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | North Korean State Industry |
| Service year | 1998 |
| Number produced | 300 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 | 1,300.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 7.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 16,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 800.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 16.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1360 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Conventional 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 Nodong I or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Nodong I's 1,300 km.
Which is faster, the Nodong I or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.7 compared to the Nodong I's Mach 7.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Nodong I or Trident 2D5?
The Nodong I carries a larger warhead at 800 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 175 kg.
Which is heavier, the Nodong I or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is heavier at 58,500 kg compared to the Nodong I's 16,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Nodong I or Trident 2D5?
The Nodong I is longer at 16.20 meters compared to the Trident 2D5's 13.41 meters.
What guidance systems do the Nodong I and Trident 2D5 use?
The Nodong I uses Inertial guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Nodong I or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 entered service first in 1990, 8 years before the Nodong I which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nodong I or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has been produced in greater numbers with 844 units compared to 300 units of the Nodong I.