The World's 9 Most Successful Submarine Weapon Systems: #5 Will Shock You!

3.Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles (SLBM) Trident II D5

The height of strategic submarine-launched deterrent is embodied in the Trident II D5. Deployed on US and British submarines, this intercontinental ballistic missile system may deliver multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs) with hitherto unheard-of precision.

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The D5, with a range of more than 7,000 miles, can strike targets across continents without drawing attention in the ocean's depths. Crucially part of the nuclear triad, its dependability record of over 98% during test flights ranks it among the most reliable strategic weapon systems ever built.