9K720 Iskander vs Trident 2D5
The 9K720 Iskander and the Trident 2D5 are both Ballistic missiles. The Trident 2D5 has a range of 12,000 km — 24:1 the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km. The 9K720 Iskander reaches 7,285 km/h vs 29,020 km/h for the Trident 2D5. The 9K720 Iskander carries a 710 kg warhead vs 175 kg for the Trident 2D5. Launch weight is 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander vs 58,500 kg for the Trident 2D5. The 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance, while the Trident 2D5 relies on MK 6 astro-inertial guidance. The 9K720 Iskander has been produced in 900 units vs 844 for the Trident 2D5. Unit cost is $3M for the 9K720 Iskander vs $85.5M for the Trident 2D5. The Trident 2D5 entered service 16 years before the 9K720 Iskander (1990 vs 2006).
| Russian short-range ballistic missile, entered service in 2006, using inertial and optical guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Short-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Votkinsk |
| Service year | 2006 |
| Number produced | 900 units |
| Estimated unit price | $3 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 | 500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 4,615 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 710.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 7.30 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 920 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear weapon |
| 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 9K720 Iskander or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 500 km.
Which is faster, the 9K720 Iskander or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.7 compared to the 9K720 Iskander's Mach 5.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9K720 Iskander or Trident 2D5?
The 9K720 Iskander carries a larger warhead at 710 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 175 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9K720 Iskander or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is heavier at 58,500 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 4,615 kg.
Which is longer, the 9K720 Iskander or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is longer at 13.41 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9K720 Iskander and Trident 2D5 use?
The 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9K720 Iskander or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 entered service first in 1990, 16 years before the 9K720 Iskander which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 9K720 Iskander or Trident 2D5?
The 9K720 Iskander has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 844 units of the Trident 2D5.