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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:missile
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gptkbp:controls
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secure communication systems
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gptkbp:country_of_origin
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:deployment
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strategic deterrence
deployed on submarines
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gptkbp:design
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30 years
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gptkbp:design_purpose
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strategic nuclear deterrence
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gptkbp:developed_by
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gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
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gptkbp:development
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developed in the 1980s
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gptkbp:diameter
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1.8 meters
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gptkbp:facilities
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gptkb:Cape_Canaveral
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1987
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gptkbp:first_introduced
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gptkb:1990
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gptkbp:future_plans
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planned upgrades and replacements
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gptkbp:global_presence
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recognized as a strategic weapon
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gptkbp:guidance_system
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gptkb:navigation_system
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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significant in arms control discussions
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Trident 2 E
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gptkbp:international_relations
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nuclear deterrent capabilities
W76 and W88 warheads
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gptkbp:is_tested_for
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conducted regularly
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gptkbp:launch_control_system
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computerized control system
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gptkbp:launch_date
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periodic test launches
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gptkbp:launch_platform
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gptkb:Ohio-class_submarine
submarine command
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gptkbp:launch_site
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gptkb:submarine
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gptkbp:launch_window
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vertical launch system
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gptkbp:length
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13.4 meters
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gptkbp:maintenance
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regular maintenance required
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:General_Dynamics
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gptkbp:military_branch
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gptkb:United_States_Navy
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gptkbp:notable_ships
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gptkb:missile
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gptkbp:operational_cost
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high operational cost
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gptkbp:operational_history
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in service since 1990
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gptkbp:operational_range
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submarine-launched
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gptkbp:operational_status
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active
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gptkbp:payload_capacity
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up to 12 warheads
8 nuclear warheads
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gptkbp:propulsion
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solid rocket motor
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gptkbp:range
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over 7,000 miles
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gptkbp:reach
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global strike capability
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gptkbp:reliability
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conducted regularly
high reliability
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gptkbp:roll_rate
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part of the U. S. nuclear triad
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gptkbp:safety_features
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multiple safety mechanisms
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gptkbp:squadrons
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gptkb:Ohio-class_submarines
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gptkbp:status
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in service
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gptkbp:stealth_features
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low observable
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gptkbp:strategic_goals
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part of U. S. strategic deterrent force
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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deterrent against nuclear threats
critical to U. S. defense strategy
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Columbia-class_submarine
gptkb:Trident_1
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gptkbp:training
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crew training required
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gptkbp:treaty
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subject to arms control treaties
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gptkbp:upgrades
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periodic upgrades
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:United_States_Navy
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gptkbp:warhead_type
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gptkb:W76
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gptkbp:weight
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58,000 pounds
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Hawker_Siddeley_Trident_family
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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