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The '''Vanguard-class''' is a class of [[Ballistic missile submarine|ballistic missile submarine]] operated by the [[Royal Navy]] with the designation Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN). There are currently four Vanguard-class submarines in service and together they provide the United Kingdoms's nuclear deterrent. | The '''Vanguard-class''' is a class of [[Ballistic missile submarine|ballistic missile submarine]] operated by the [[Royal Navy]] with the designation Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN). There are currently four Vanguard-class submarines in service and together they provide the United Kingdoms's nuclear deterrent. | ||
==Statistics== | |||
*Displacement: 15,980 tons | |||
*Length: 149.9m | |||
*Beam: 12.8m | |||
*Draught: 12m | |||
*Crew: 135 | |||
*Armament: 16 [[UGM-133 Trident D5|Trident]] capable missile tubes, 4 torpedo tubes | |||
Revision as of 04:53, 21 August 2010
The Vanguard-class is a class of ballistic missile submarine operated by the Royal Navy with the designation Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN). There are currently four Vanguard-class submarines in service and together they provide the United Kingdoms's nuclear deterrent.
Statistics
- Displacement: 15,980 tons
- Length: 149.9m
- Beam: 12.8m
- Draught: 12m
- Crew: 135
- Armament: 16 Trident capable missile tubes, 4 torpedo tubes