Trident II D5 missile
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The Trident II D5 missile is a submarine-launched, nuclear-capable ballistic missile used by the U.S. and U.K. navies as a key component of their strategic deterrent forces.
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Target entity: Trident II D5 missile Context triple: [Lockheed Martin, majorProduct, Trident II D5 missile]
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Trident nuclear missile system
The Trident nuclear missile system is the United Kingdom’s submarine-launched ballistic missile-based nuclear deterrent, carried by its Vanguard-class submarines as the core of its strategic defense.
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Tomahawk cruise missile
The Tomahawk cruise missile is a long-range, precision-guided, subsonic missile widely used by the U.S. and allied navies for land-attack missions.
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Storm Shadow cruise missile
The Storm Shadow cruise missile is a long-range, air-launched, precision strike weapon designed to destroy high-value, heavily defended targets with a stealthy, low-observable flight profile.
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Exocet anti-ship missile
The Exocet anti-ship missile is a French-built, sea-skimming guided missile renowned for its effectiveness in naval warfare, particularly for its high-profile use in sinking ships during the Falklands War.
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Patriot missile system
The Patriot missile system is a long-range, all-altitude, air-defense system designed to detect, track, and intercept incoming aircraft, missiles, and drones, widely used by the U.S. and allied militaries.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Trident II D5 missile Target entity description: The Trident II D5 missile is a submarine-launched, nuclear-capable ballistic missile used by the U.S. and U.K. navies as a key component of their strategic deterrent forces.
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A.
Trident nuclear missile system
The Trident nuclear missile system is the United Kingdom’s submarine-launched ballistic missile-based nuclear deterrent, carried by its Vanguard-class submarines as the core of its strategic defense.
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B.
Tomahawk cruise missile
The Tomahawk cruise missile is a long-range, precision-guided, subsonic missile widely used by the U.S. and allied navies for land-attack missions.
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C.
Storm Shadow cruise missile
The Storm Shadow cruise missile is a long-range, air-launched, precision strike weapon designed to destroy high-value, heavily defended targets with a stealthy, low-observable flight profile.
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D.
Exocet anti-ship missile
The Exocet anti-ship missile is a French-built, sea-skimming guided missile renowned for its effectiveness in naval warfare, particularly for its high-profile use in sinking ships during the Falklands War.
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E.
Patriot missile system
The Patriot missile system is a long-range, all-altitude, air-defense system designed to detect, track, and intercept incoming aircraft, missiles, and drones, widely used by the U.S. and allied militaries.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Trident missile family member
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nuclear-capable ballistic missile ⓘ strategic weapon system ⓘ submarine-launched ballistic missile ⓘ |
| abbreviation |
Trident
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surface form:
Trident D5
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| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| deploymentConcept | continuous at-sea deterrent ⓘ |
| deploymentPattern | multiple missiles per submarine ⓘ |
| deploymentPlatform |
Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine
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Vanguard-class ballistic missile submarines ⓘ
surface form:
Vanguard-class ballistic missile submarine
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| designedFor |
high accuracy
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long-range nuclear strike ⓘ |
| family |
Trident nuclear missile system
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surface form:
Trident missile system
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| fuelType | solid propellant ⓘ |
| guidanceSystem |
GPS-aided guidance (later upgrades)
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inertial guidance ⓘ stellar (astro-inertial) guidance ⓘ |
| launchEnvironment | sea-based ⓘ |
| launchMethod | cold launch from submarine launch tube ⓘ |
| launchMode | submerged launch ⓘ |
| launchPlatformType | ballistic missile submarine ⓘ |
| manufacturer |
Lockheed Martin Space
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surface form:
Lockheed Martin Space Systems
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| missionType | strategic strike ⓘ |
| natoDesignation | UGM-133A ⓘ |
| operator |
UK Strategic Command Headquarters
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surface form:
UK Strategic Command
U.S. Strategic Command ⓘ
surface form:
US Strategic Command
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| partOf |
Trident nuclear missile system
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surface form:
United Kingdom strategic nuclear deterrent
United States nuclear triad ⓘ |
| predecessor | Trident I C4 ⓘ |
| primaryTargets |
countervalue targets
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hardened strategic targets ⓘ |
| propulsionType | three-stage solid-fuel rocket ⓘ |
| rangeCategory | intercontinental ⓘ |
| role | strategic nuclear deterrent ⓘ |
| serviceEntry | 1990 ⓘ |
| status | in service ⓘ |
| strategicRole | sea-based leg of nuclear triad ⓘ |
| treatyRelevance | subject to New START counting rules ⓘ |
| upgradeProgram | D5 Life Extension Program ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Royal Navy
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United States Navy ⓘ |
| userNation |
United Kingdom
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United States of America ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| warheadDelivery | reentry vehicle ⓘ |
| warheadModel |
UK-designed thermonuclear warhead
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W76 thermonuclear warhead ⓘ W88 thermonuclear warhead ⓘ |
| warheadType |
MIRV
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multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles ⓘ |
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Subject: Trident II D5 missile Description of subject: The Trident II D5 missile is a submarine-launched, nuclear-capable ballistic missile used by the U.S. and U.K. navies as a key component of their strategic deterrent forces.
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