Ballistic missile submarine
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A ballistic missile submarine is a submarine capable of deploying submarine-launched ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads. These submarines became a major weapon system in the Cold War because of
USS George Washington – the lead boat of US Navy's first class of Fleet Ballistic Missile submarines. George Washington was the first operational nuclear-powered multi-missile strategic deterrence asset fielded by any navy.
The I-400-class submarines are considered the strategic predecessors to today's ballistic submarines.
SSBN Deterrent Patrol insignia, in silver and gold, awarded by the US Navy to sailors who completed at least one SSBN patrol
USS Alabama, an Ohio-class (aka Trident) submarine
Type 094 submarine
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The Type 094 is a class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines developed by China for the People's Liberation Army Navy Submarine Force. The Type 094 succeeds the Type 092 submarine and prece
Ballistic missile submarine
…Nuclear powered ballistic missile submarine: China Type 094 submarine – 6 in service. France Triomphant class – 4 in service…
Type 094 submarine