Trident II (D-5) Sea-Launched Ballistic Missile UGM 133A (Trident II Missile)

Abstract

The TRIDENT II (D5) Sea-Launched Ballistic Missile UGM 133A (TRIDENT II (D5) missile) developed an improved Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile with greater accuracy and payload capability at equivalent ranges as compared to the TRIDENT I (C4) system. TRIDENT II (D5) enhances United States (US) strategic deterrence by providing a survivable sea-based system capable of engaging the full spectrum of potential targets. It enhances the US position in strategic arms negotiation by providing a weapon system with performance and payload flexibility that accommodates various treaty initiatives. The TRIDENT II (D5) missile's increased payload allows the deterrent mission to be achieved with fewer submarines.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA614909

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Contracts
  • Control Systems
  • Cost Estimates
  • Engineering
  • Fleet Ballistic Missiles
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Procurement
  • Ohio Class
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Procurement
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Sea Launched
  • Systems Engineering
  • Uss Pennsylvania
  • Weapons

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  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Strategic Security Studies