Sejjil vs Trident 2D5

Overview

The Sejjil and the Trident 2D5 are both Ballistic missiles.

The Trident 2D5 has a range of 12,000 km — 6.0x the Sejjil's 2,000 km. The Sejjil reaches 16,000 km/h vs 29,020 km/h for the Trident 2D5. The Sejjil carries a 1500 kg warhead vs 175 kg for the Trident 2D5. Launch weight is 22,500 kg for the Sejjil vs 58,500 kg for the Trident 2D5.

Unit cost is $0.5M for the Sejjil vs $85.5M for the Trident 2D5. The Trident 2D5 entered service 24 years before the Sejjil (1990 vs 2014).

Iranian ballistic missile, entered service in 2014, with a 2,500 km range.
Origin 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Ballistic
Type Medium Range Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer Iran
Service year 2014
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $0.5 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 2,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 13.1
Weight 22,500 kg
Warhead 1500.0 kg
Length 18.20 m
Diameter 1250 mm
Guidance --
Warhead type --
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 Sejjil or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Sejjil's 2,000 km.
Which is faster, the Sejjil or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.7 compared to the Sejjil's Mach 13.1.
Which has a larger warhead, the Sejjil or Trident 2D5?
The Sejjil carries a larger warhead at 1,500 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 175 kg.
Which is heavier, the Sejjil or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is heavier at 58,500 kg compared to the Sejjil's 22,500 kg.
Which is longer, the Sejjil or Trident 2D5?
The Sejjil is longer at 18.20 meters compared to the Trident 2D5's 13.41 meters.
Which entered service first, the Sejjil or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 entered service first in 1990, 24 years before the Sejjil which entered service in 2014.