Trident 2 E

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:controls secure communication systems
gptkbp:deployment strategic deterrence
deployed on submarines
gptkbp:design 30 years
strategic nuclear deterrence
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:developer developed in the 1980s
gptkbp:diameter 1.8 meters
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations subject to arms control treaties
nuclear deterrent capabilities
W76 and W88 warheads
gptkbp:enemy gptkb:W76
gptkbp:facilities gptkb:cape
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1987
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1990
gptkbp:future_plans planned upgrades and replacements
gptkbp:global_presence recognized as a strategic weapon
gptkbp:guidance_system gptkb:hospital
gptkbp:historical_significance significant in arms control discussions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Trident 2 E
gptkbp:is_tested_for conducted regularly
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:battle
gptkbp:launch_date periodic test launches
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Ohio-class_submarine
gptkb:submarine
submarine command
gptkbp:launch_vehicle computerized control system
gptkbp:launched vertical launch system
gptkbp:length 13.4 meters
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Dynamics
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:battle
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:operational_area high operational cost
gptkbp:operational_history in service since 1990
gptkbp:operational_range submarine-launched
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:propulsion solid rocket motor
gptkbp:range over 7,000 miles
gptkbp:reach global strike capability
gptkbp:reliability conducted regularly
high reliability
gptkbp:roll_rate part of the U. S. nuclear triad
gptkbp:safety_features multiple safety mechanisms
gptkbp:seating_capacity up to 12 warheads
8 nuclear warheads
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Ohio-class_submarines
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:stealth_features low observable
gptkbp:strategic_importance deterrent against nuclear threats
critical to U. S. defense strategy
part of U. S. strategic deterrent force
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Columbia-class_submarine
gptkb:Trident_1
gptkbp:training crew training required
gptkbp:upgrades periodic upgrades
gptkbp:weight 58,000 pounds
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hawker_Siddeley_Trident_family
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6