Nuclear Submarines : Picture yourself on a ship at sea, relishing the fresh and invigorating sea breeze. Suddenly, a remarkable sight unfolds before you a colossal missile emerges from the water. Not just any missile, but a Nuclear Missile with the capability to reach a target
on the other side of the globe, spanning thousands of kilometers. This isn’t a mere imagination; it’s a reality today, thanks to submarines.
The photo you just witnessed was a test of a Trident 2 Missile conducted by the US Navy, launched from a US Ohio-class submarine. The Trident 2 falls under the category of submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), representing one of the most formidable weapons globally.
These SLBMs boast an estimated yield of 475 kilotons, a stark contrast to the 12-13 kiloton yield of the nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima. Presently, these potent weapons are housed within submarines, stealthily traversing the world’s oceans in highly classified, undisclosed locations. Let’s delve into the intricacies of these submarines understanding the technology that propels them and unravelling their operational mechanisms.
