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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:missile
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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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deployed on submarines
deployed on active submarines
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gptkbp:design_purpose
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strategic 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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1970s
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gptkbp:diameter
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2.34 meters
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gptkbp:engine_type
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solid rocket motor
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gptkbp:environmental_concerns
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concerns over nuclear waste
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gptkbp:facilities
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various military testing ranges
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1989
successful test flights conducted
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gptkbp:first_introduced
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gptkb:1990
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gptkbp:guidance_system
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gptkb:navigation_system
inertial and GPS
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gptkbp:has_programs
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gptkb:Trident_missile_program
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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part of Cold War deterrence strategy
symbol of deterrence policy
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Trident II (D5) missile system
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gptkbp:international_relations
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nuclear warheads
impact on global security dynamics
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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 tests conducted
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gptkbp:launch_platform
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gptkb:Ohio-class_submarine
submarine command
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gptkbp:launch_window
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vertical launch system
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gptkbp:length
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13.42 meters
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gptkbp:maintenance
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regular maintenance required
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gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight
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approximately 59,000 pounds
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gptkbp:modifications
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upgraded over time
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gptkbp:number_built
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approximately 400
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gptkbp:operational_range
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intercontinental
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gptkbp:operational_status
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operational
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gptkbp:partnerships
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collaboration with allies
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gptkbp:payload_capacity
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up to 12 warheads
up to 14 reentry vehicles
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gptkbp:price
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high development and maintenance costs
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gptkbp:propulsion
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solid-fuel rocket
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gptkbp:public_perception
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subject of public debate
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gptkbp:range
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over 4,000 miles
over 7,000 kilometers
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gptkbp:reliability
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high reliability
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gptkbp:research_and_development
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ongoing R& D efforts
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gptkbp:safety_features
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multiple safety systems
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gptkbp:service_history
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1990-present
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gptkbp:squadrons
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part of the US nuclear triad
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gptkbp:status
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in service
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gptkbp:strategic_goals
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serves as a strategic deterrent
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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strategic nuclear deterrence
critical to US nuclear strategy
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Columbia-class_submarines
gptkb:Trident_I_(C4)_missile
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gptkbp:training
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crew training programs established
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:nuclear_weapons
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gptkbp:upgrades
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planned upgrades for modernization
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:United_States_Navy
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gptkbp:user_countries
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United Kingdom (as part of the UK Trident program)
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gptkbp:warhead_type
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W76 or W88
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gptkbp:weight
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58,000 pounds
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:W76_warhead
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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