(naval architecture) A submarine designed to have an additional capability to launch guided-missile attacks from surface condition.
guided-missile submarine
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(′gīd·əd ¦mis·əl ¦səb·mə′rēn)
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SSG, SSGN
A submarine capable of launching guided missile attacks. The SSGN is nuclear-powered.
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