SPACEESTRATÉGICOACTIVE
UGM-133 Trident II D5
DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
The Trident II D5 is a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) that forms the sea-based leg of both the US and UK nuclear triads. It can carry up to 8 W88 or 14 W76 thermonuclear warheads with a range of over 12,000 km. Launched from Ohio-class and Vanguard-class submarines, the Trident II provides a virtually undetectable second-strike capability.
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FABRICANTE
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INFO DE PRODUCCIÓN
STATUSIn service
UNIT COST~$37 million per missile
VER TAMAÑO COMPLETO
UGM-133 Trident II D5 - Lockheed Martin
VENTAJAS
- 12,000+ km range from submarine platforms
- Up to 8 MIRV warheads per missile
- CEP of 90 meters for a sea-launched missile
- Backbone of US and UK nuclear deterrent
DESVENTAJAS
- Expensive to maintain and test
- Aging platform despite life extension
- Submarine dependency limits launch flexibility
- Limited conventional strike role
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
RANGE12,000+ Km
SPEEDMach 24 (Reentry)
LENGTH13.41 M
WEIGHT58,500 Kg
ACCURACYCEP ~90 M
WARHEADSUp To 8-14 MIRV
PROPULSIONThree-Stage Solid Fuel
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