9K720 Iskander vs Trident 2D5

Overview

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).

9K720 Iskander

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
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Trident 2D5

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
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9K720 Iskander

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

Trident 2D5

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.

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