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When did the US have the capability to launch intercontinental ballistic missiles from a submarine?
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The Polaris SLBM program started in 1956; the first successful launch from the USS George Washington (SSBN-598) was on July 20, 1960. Later in 1961 the Polaris A-2 SLBM entered active service in the Navy's submarine fleet.
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What distance can Intercontinental Ballistic Missile travel?
Ballistic missiles can reach up to 5000km Ballistic missiles can reach up to 5000km
What is SALT 1 treaty and what did it do?
It was a five-year agreement that froze the number of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) at 1972 levels. The treaty also included an agreement restricting the development and deployment of antiballistic missile defense systems (ABMs), which were designed to shoot down attacking missiles.
What is a trident submarine?
A TRIDENT Submarine most likely refers to the US Navy's OHIO Class Submarines (18 of these were built) They often bear the name of TRIDENT because they were designed to carry Trident Missiles - a submarine launched intercontinental ballistic missile with nuclear warheads.
How did Sputnik and the U 2 incident affect American public opinion and policy?
It demonstrated to the US that the Soviets had the capability to shoot Secret Spyplanes and send ICBM's into the North American Continent. ICBM's are Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles.
What was the nuclear triad?
A nuclear triad refers to a nuclear arsenal which consists of three components, traditionally strategic bombers, intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), and submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs). The purpose of having a three-branched nuclear capability is to significantly reduce the possibility that an enemy could destroy all of a nation's nuclear forces in a first-strike attack; this, in turn, ensures a credible threat of a second strike, and thus increases a nation's nuclear deterrence.[1][2][3]
Why can't nukes fit on missiles?
Some nuclear weapons can be fitted to missiles. In the case of an ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles) a nuclear weapon can be outfitted so that it can reach distant points on the globe.
Do Intercontinental ballistic missiles ICBM go into space?
Yes, some even go orbital before ejecting warheads.
What shots from a submarine?
A modern submarine can shoot missiles (ballistic and guided missiles) and torpedoes. These weapons can be nuclear or conventional ordnance. Submarines also have a capability of planting mines in the ocean to damage shipping. In addition to weapons, submarines can launch counter measures (to defend again enemy torpedoes), flares, sonar buoys, and radio buoys.
What is shot from a submarine?
A modern submarine can shoot missiles (ballistic and guided missiles) and torpedoes. These weapons can be nuclear or conventional ordnance. Submarines also have a capability of planting mines in the ocean to damage shipping. In addition to weapons, submarines can launch counter measures (to defend again enemy torpedoes), flares, sonar buoys, and radio buoys.
How do you identify incoming ICBMs?
Radar would pick up Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. By measuring their trajectory it would be possible to identify them.
When launching a nuclear bomb from a rocket does it go into space?
All Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles do. They go above the atmosphere and then drop thier warheads.
How far do missiles reach?
An Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) can reach distances greater that 5500kms and can deliver one or more nuclear warheads
