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To: Gadsden1st

“When will our strike force arrive in operational range?”

We have Ohio Subs within range at all times.

What is the range?

Somewhere between 4200 Nautical Miles to 7,456 mi (12,000 km) (exact is classified)

Trident II missiles make the Tomahawks look like mosquito bites in comparison to total devastation.

Trident II missiles are carried by 14 US Ohio and 4 British Vanguard-class submarines, with 24 missiles on each Ohio class and 16 missiles on each Vanguard class.

Specifications:
Unit cost: US$ 37.3 million
Range: With full load 7,840 kilometres (4,230 nmi);
with reduced load approx. 7,456 mi (12,000 km) (exact is classified)[8]
Maximum speed: Approximately 18,030 mph (29,020 km/h) (Mach 24)[1](terminal phase)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UGM-133_Trident_II

Another question, what was the date of our Navy’s most recent test of their Trident II D5 missile?

US Navy carries out Trident II D5 missile testing | Naval Today

navaltoday.com/2017/02/17/us-navy-carries-out-trident-ii-d5-missile-testing/

Feb 17, 2017 - US Navy file photo of a Trident II D-5 ballistic missile launch from an Ohio-class ... Since its introduction to the fleet in 1989, the Trident II D5 missile has completed 165 successful test flights. ..

Final question, who was our POTUS on 17 Feb 2017?


52 posted on 04/12/2017 8:22:22 AM PDT by Grampa Dave (Don't bother reading fake news about Trump on FR. Trump will tweet or email us his real news!)
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To: Grampa Dave

“Final question, who was our POTUS on 17 Feb 2017?”

GULP!!!


56 posted on 04/12/2017 8:26:02 AM PDT by Gadsden1st
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To: Grampa Dave
We have subs that are dedicated cruise missile launch platforms.

Tridents are for when nuke is the only option.

72 posted on 04/12/2017 8:48:20 AM PDT by mountn man (The Pleasure You Get From Life, Is Equal To The Attitude You Put Into It)
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