Trident II (D5)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:missile
gptkbp:allies NATO partners
gptkbp:countermeasures advanced countermeasures available
gptkbp:current_status active in U. S. Navy service
gptkbp:deployment global
strategic deterrence
sea-based
deployed on submarines at sea
gptkbp:design 30 years
gptkbp:design_purpose strategic nuclear deterrence
gptkbp:designated_as strategic nuclear forces
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:development 1970s to 1990
gptkbp:development_cost billions of dollars
gptkbp:diameter 2.4 meters
2.34 meters
gptkbp:environmental_impact monitored
gptkbp:facilities various military bases
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1989
successful
successful test flights conducted
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1990
gptkbp:future_plans upgrades planned for the future
gptkbp:global_presence part of U. S. nuclear triad
gptkbp:guidance_system gptkb:navigation_system
inertial guidance with GPS
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:Trident_missile_program
gptkbp:historical_significance Cold War era
part of nuclear policy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Trident II (D5)
gptkbp:international_relations yes
W76-1 and W88 warheads
affects U. S. relations with other nuclear powers
capable of delivering nuclear payloads
part of U. S. nuclear strategy
gptkbp:is_tested_for conducted regularly
numerous successful test launches
conducted annually
gptkbp:launch_date minutes
periodic
periodic test launches conducted
gptkbp:launch_event very high
gptkbp:launch_platform gptkb:Ohio-class_submarines
gptkb:Ohio-class_submarine
vertical launch system
submarine command
gptkbp:launched gptkb:submarine
gptkbp:length 13.42 meters
13.4 meters
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Dynamics
gptkbp:max_speed Mach 24
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight approximately 59,000 pounds
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:modifications yes
upgrades over time
upgraded over time
gptkbp:number_built approximately 200
approximately 400
gptkbp:operational_range intercontinental
submarine-launched
gptkbp:operational_status active
in service
gptkbp:operational_submarines 14 Ohio-class submarines equipped
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:payload_capacity up to 12 warheads
up to 8 warheads
up to 8 nuclear warheads
gptkbp:price estimated at $30 million
gptkbp:propulsion solid propellant
solid-fuel rocket
solid-fueled
gptkbp:provides_guidance_on inertial and GPS
gptkbp:range over 7,000 miles
over 7,000 kilometers
gptkbp:reliability high
high reliability
extensive reliability testing conducted
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:none
gptkbp:role strategic deterrence
gptkbp:roll_rate part of the U. S. nuclear triad
gptkbp:safety_features multiple safety systems
gptkbp:safety_record strong safety record
gptkbp:service_branch gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:service_history ongoing
gptkbp:speed Mach 24
gptkbp:squadrons part of the U. S. Navy's fleet
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:strategic_goals primary role
provides second-strike capability
gptkbp:strategic_importance gptkb:nuclear_weapons
high
deterrence
deterrence against nuclear threats
critical to U. S. defense policy
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Columbia-class_submarines
gptkb:Trident_I_(C4)
gptkbp:survivability high
gptkbp:training required for operators
gptkbp:type gptkb:missile
gptkbp:upgrades planned
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:user_countries gptkb:none
United Kingdom (as part of the Trident program)
gptkbp:warhead_type gptkb:W76
W76 or W88
gptkbp:weight 58,000 pounds
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Trident_nuclear_program
gptkb:Ohio-class
gptkb:Bulava_missile
gptkb:SLBM
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6