HMS Vanguard (S188)

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Submarine
gptkbp:armament gptkb:Trident_II_missiles
gptkbp:beam 12.8 meters
gptkbp:builder gptkb:Vickers_Shipbuilding_and_Engineering
gptkbp:class Vanguard-class
gptkbp:commissioned 1993
gptkbp:crew 135 personnel
gptkbp:decommissioned Active
gptkbp:deployedTo Continuous at-sea deterrence
gptkbp:displacement 15,900 tons
gptkbp:draft 12.5 meters
gptkbp:endurance 90 days
gptkbp:energyEfficiency gptkb:Pressurized_Water_Reactor
gptkbp:firstCommandingOfficer gptkb:Captain_John_W._W._McGowan
gptkb:Captain_John_A._H._McGowan
gptkbp:homePort Faslane Naval Base
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label HMS Vanguard (S188)
gptkbp:launched 1992
gptkbp:launchSite gptkb:Devonport_Dockyard
gptkbp:length 150 meters
gptkbp:lengthOverall 150 meters
gptkbp:maxSpeed 25 knots
gptkbp:missileSystem 16
gptkbp:notableEvent Conducted training exercises with allied forces
Conducted surveillance operations
Involved in humanitarian missions
Engaged in anti-submarine warfare training
Involved in strategic deterrence missions
Participated in fleet reviews
Participated in international maritime security operations
Tested new missile systems
Maintained strategic deterrence capability
Participated_in_NATO_exercises
Participated_in_joint_exercises_with_NATO_allies
Conducted_patrols_in_the_Atlantic
Engaged_in_joint_operations_with_US_Navy
Supported_UK_defense_policy
Underwent_refit_and_upgrades
gptkbp:operationalRange Unlimited
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:propulsion Nuclear
gptkbp:radar Type 1007
gptkbp:replacedBy Future submarines
gptkbp:services 1993
gptkbp:sisterShip gptkb:HMS_Victorious_(S29)
gptkb:HMS_Vigilant_(S30)
gptkb:HMS_Vengeance_(S31)
gptkbp:sonar Type 2054
gptkbp:speed 25 knots
gptkbp:status In service
gptkbp:supportRole gptkb:CMS_1
gptkbp:torpedoSystem 4
Spearfish torpedoes