SEAESTRATÉGICOACTIVE
Trident II D5
DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
Primary strategic nuclear deterrent weapon deployed on Ohio-class and future Columbia-class SSBNs. Three-stage solid-fuel SLBM with range exceeding 12,000 km carrying multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs). Life Extension 2 (LE2) program ensures service through 2084. Also operated by the Royal Navy on Vanguard-class submarines.
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Trident II D5 - Lockheed Martin
VENTAJAS
- Most reliable strategic missile in the world (170+ consecutive successful tests)
- Sea-based survivability makes it the most secure leg of nuclear triad
- Life Extension Program (D5LE) keeps it effective through 2040s
- Shared with UK Royal Navy for interoperability
DESVENTAJAS
- Aging design; no replacement program beyond life extension
- Each missile costs ~$30M
- Limited conventional strike role (dedicated nuclear platform)
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CEP~90 M
RANGE12,000+ Km
WARHEADW76-1/W76-2 Or W88 (MIRV, 8–14 Warheads)
PLATFORMSOhio Class / Columbia Class SSBNs
UNIT COST~$30M Per Missile
SHARED WITHUK Royal Navy
LIFE EXTENSIOND5LE Effective Through 2040s
CONSECUTIVE TESTS170+ Successful
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