 | Trident D-5
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Intercontinental ballistic missile. Year: 1990. IOC: 1990. Family: Polaris. Country: USA. Other Designations: Poseidon D-5. Department of Defence Designation: UGM-133A. Popular Name: Trident D-5. Alternate Designation: UGM-96B. Deployed March 1990. Nuclear MLRV warhead. Historical Essay © Andreas Parsch Lockheed-Martin UGM-133 Trident II The UGM-133 Trident II D-5 is the ultimate SLBM (Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile) of the U.S. Navy. Attributed with very long range, a high-precision guidance system, and a MIRV (Multiple Independent Reentry Vehicle) warhead, it is probably the most important part of the current nuclear arsenal of the United States. When the U.S. Navy and Lockheed studied the possibility of an ULMS (Undersea Long-Range Missile System) in the early 1970s, it was decided to develop an improved UGM-73 Poseidon C-3 missile first (this evolved into the UGM-96 Trident I C-4), to be followed later by a much enlarged missile to be deployed on a new class of strategic missile submarines. The first ship of this new SLBM class, the USS Ohio (SSBN-726), was commissioned in November 1981. This ship, as well as the next seven Ohio class SSBNs, was fitted with Trident I missiles, but Lockheed had already begun design of the new D-5 SLBM to make full use of the Ohio's large missile tubes. The formal development contract for the new missile, by then called Trident II, was issued in October 1983. The missile designation UGM-133A was assigned in early 1986, and it's possible that an interim designation of UGM-96B was used before that date. The first Trident II launch occurred in January 1987, and the first submarine launch was attempted by USS Tennessee (SSBN-734, the first D-5 ship of the Ohio class) in March 1989. The latter failed because of problems with the first stage engine nozzle, and these problems delayed the IOC (Initial Operational Capability) of the Trident II until March 1990. The UGM-133A Trident II D-5 SLBM is a significantly enlarged development of the UGM-96 Trident I C-4. It employs many of the advanced design features of the latter (including the extendable aero-spike, light-weight motor casings, and high-density fuel), and the larger size leads to an increased range of up zo 11100 km (6000 nm). This range enables the Trident II to reach almost every strategic target in the Northern hemisphere when launched from SSBNs sitting in U.S. ports. The MK 6 stellar/inertial navigation system is able to receive GPS (Global Positioning System) updates, thereby increasing accuracy to that of a land-based ICBM, about 90 m (300 ft) CEP (compared to 380 m (1250 ft) for the C-4). The warhead section consists of eight (or 14 in a maximum payload shorter-range configuration) MK 5 independent reentry vehicles, each one carrying a 475 kT W-88 thermonuclear warhead. The ten newest SSBNs of the 18 Ohio class ships are currently operational with the Trident II D-5, each SSBN having 24 missile tubes. Of the eight older submarines equipped with Trident I C-4, four are currently planned for conversion to the D-5. With the conversion of the LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBMs to single-RV warheads, and the pending retirement of the LGM-118 Peacekeeper, the Trident II will soon be the only MIRVed strategic missile in the US nuclear inventory, and therefore become the most important deterrance weapon. Production of the UGM-133A is continuing, and more than 500 missiles have been built so far. SpecificationsNote: Data given by several sources show slight variations. Figures given below may therefore be inaccurate! Data for UGM-133A: | Length | 13.58 m (44 ft 6.6 in) | | Diameter | 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) | | Weight | 58900 kg (130000 lb) | | Range | 11100 km (6000 nm) | | Speed | > 6000 m/s (20000 ft/s) | | Propulsion | 1st and 2nd stage: Hercules/Thiokol solid-fueled rocket
3rd stage: United Technologies Corp. solid-fueled rocket | | Warhead | 8x W-88 thermonuclear (475 kT) in 8x MK 5 RV | Main Sources[1] James N. Gibson: "Nuclear Weapons of the United States", Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 1996
[2] Norman Friedman: "World Naval Weapons Systems, 1997/98", Naval Institute Press, 1997
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin. Location: Sunnyvale, CA, USA. Guidance contractor: Draper, Unisys, Boeing. Launches: 123. Failures: 5. Success Rate: 95.93%. First Launch Date: 1987-01-15. Last Launch Date: 2005-10-11. Launch data is: continuing. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Total Mass: 59,078 kg (130,244 lb). Core Diameter: 2.11 m (6.92 ft). Total Length: 13.60 m (44.60 ft). Span: 2.11 m (6.92 ft). Standard warhead mass: 1,690 kg (3,720 lb). Maximum range: 7,400 km (4,500 mi). Number Standard Warheads: 12. Standard RV: Mk. 500. Standard warhead: W88. Standard warhead yield: 475 KT. Standard warhead CEP: 0.40 km (0.24 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Cruise Propulsion: Solid rocket. Stage 3 Propellants: Solid rocket. Guidance: Inertial. Maximum speed: 29,030 kph (18,030 mph). Ceiling: 1,287,800 m (4,225,000 ft). Development Cost $: 8,600.000 million. in: 1982 average dollars. Recurring Price $: 15.053 million. Total Number Built: 857. Flyaway Unit Cost $: 15.053 million. in: 1982 unit dollars.
Trident D-5 Chronology 1987 January 15 - 15:25 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC46. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 D5X-1. - Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1987 March 17 - 17:25 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC46. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 D5X-2. - Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1987 April 30 - 20:44 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC46. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 D5X-3. - Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1987 June 12 - 22:45 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC46. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 D5X-5. - Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1987 July 20 - 20:45 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC46. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 D5X-6. - Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1987 September 8 - 22:01 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC46. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 D5X-4. - Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1987 October 6 - 17:02 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC46. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 D5X-8. - Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1987 December 11 - 13:26 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC46. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 D5X-10. - Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1988 January 21 - 10:08 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC46. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 D5X-9. FAILURE: Failure. - Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 80 km (49 mi). References: 792.
1988 April 7 - 04:59 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC46. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 D5X-11. - Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1988 April 28 - 04:52 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC46. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 D5X-12. - Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1988 May 26 - 02:07 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC46. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 D5X-7. - Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1988 July 7 - 22:38 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC46. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 D5X-13. FAILURE: Failure. - Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 20 km (12 mi). References: 792.
1988 August 27 - 20:04 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC46. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 D5X-14. - Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1988 September 19 - 17:44 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC46. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 D5X-15. FAILURE: Failure. - Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 20 km (12 mi). References: 792.
1988 November 7 - 16:30 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC46. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 D5X-18. - Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1988 December 16 - 12:49 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC46. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 D5X-17. - Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1989 January 9 - 10:52 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC46. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 D5X-19. - Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1989 January 26 - 09:07 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC46. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 D5X-20. - Research and development launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1989 March 21 - 16:20 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. FAILURE: Failure. - PEM-1 operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. References: 792.
1989 August 2 - 15:00 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - PEM-2 operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 792.
1989 August 15 - 21:10 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. FAILURE: Failure. - PEM-4 operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. References: 792.
1989 December 4 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - PEM-5 operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1989 December 13 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - PEM-11 operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1989 December 15 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - PEM-3 operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1990 January 15 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - PEM-7 operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1990 January 16 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - PEM-6 operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1990 February 12 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - PEM-8 operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1990 February 12 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - DASO-1 demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1990 March 12 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - DASO-3 demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1990 September 26 - 15:55 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - DASO-4 demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1823.
1990 November 3 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1990 November 3 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1990 November 3 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1990 November 3 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1990 November 28 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - DASO-5 demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1991 April 15 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - DASO-6 demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1991 July 29 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1991 July 29 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1991 July 29 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1991 July 29 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1991 August 30 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - DASO-7 demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1991 November 4 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - DASO-8 demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1991 November 11 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1991 November 11 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1991 November 11 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1991 November 11 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1992 February 22 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1992 February 22 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1992 February 22 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1992 February 22 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1992 June 18 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1992 June 18 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1992 June 18 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1992 June 18 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1992 July 29 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - DASO-9 demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1992 August 4 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1992 August 4 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1992 August 4 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1992 August 4 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1992 September 3 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1992 September 3 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1992 September 3 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1992 September 3 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. - CINC Evaluation Test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1992 October 19 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 DASO-10. - DASO-10 demonstration and shakedown operations launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1992 November 10 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1992 November 10 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1992 November 10 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1992 November 10 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 CET. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1993 July 7 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-9. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1993 July 7 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-9. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1993 August 20 - 18:27 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 DASO-11. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1836.
1993 November 18 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 DASO. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1994 January 20 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-10. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1994 January 20 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-10. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1994 January 20 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-10. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1994 January 20 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-10. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1994 May 26 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 DASO-1. - Operational Test mission Nation: UK. Agency: RN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1994 June 20 - 03:00 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 DASO-2. - Operational Test mission Nation: UK. Agency: RN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1823.
1994 December 1 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 DASO-13. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1995 January 19 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-12. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1995 January 19 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-12. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1995 April 9 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-13. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1995 April 9 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-13. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1995 July 24 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 DASO-3. - Operational Test mission Nation: UK. Agency: RN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1995 August 22 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 DASO-4. - Operational Test mission Nation: UK. Agency: RN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1995 December 7 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 DASO-14. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 796.
1996 April 21 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-14. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 797.
1996 April 21 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-14. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 797.
1996 July 19 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-15. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 797.
1996 July 19 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-15. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 797.
1996 October 28 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-16. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 797.
1996 October 28 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-16. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 797.
1997 March 18 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-17. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 798.
1997 March 18 - 00:16 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-17. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1602.
1997 May 30 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 DASO-15. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1878.
1997 October 10 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 DASO-5. - Operational Test mission Nation: UK. Agency: RN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1878.
1997 October 10 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 DASO-6. - Operational Test mission Nation: UK. Agency: RN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1878.
1997 December 18 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 DASO-16. - Trident D-5 (77ss) operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1878.
1998 March 7 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-18. - Trident D-5 79? operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 798.
1998 March 7 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-18. - Trident D-5 78? operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 798.
1998 March 10 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-19. - Trident D-5 80? operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1823.
1998 March 10 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-19. - Trident D-5 81? operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1823.
1999 February 9 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-20. - Trident D-5 83? operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 798.
1999 February 9 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-20. - Trident D-5 82? operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 798.
1999 April 26 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-21. - Trident D-5 (85ss) operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 798.
1999 April 26 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-21. - Trident D-5 84? operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 798.
1999 November 10 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-22. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 798.
1999 November 10 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-22. - Trident D-5 (87ss) operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 798.
2000 April 30 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-23. - Trident D-5 (88ss) operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1774.
2000 April 30 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-23. - Trident D-5 (89ss) operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1774.
2000 September 21 - 21:50 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 DASO-7. - Trident D-5 (90ss) operational test launch Nation: UK. Agency: RN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1823.
2001 May 14 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-24. - Trident D-5 (91ss) operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1774.
2001 June 25 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-25. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1874.
2001 June 25 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-25. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1874.
2001 June 25 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-25. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 1874.
2002 March 16 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 DASO-17. - Trident D-5 (95ss) operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 798.
2002 April 24 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-26. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 798.
2002 April 24 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-26. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 798.
2002 April 25 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-27. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 798.
2002 October 22 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 FCET-28. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 798.
2002 December 11 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. LV Configuration: Trident D-5 DASO-18. - Operational Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 798.
2005 October 11 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - Operational Test mission Nation: UK. Agency: RN. Launched from HMS Vanguard.
2007 May 15 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: ETR. Launch Pad: SLBM Launch Area. Launch Vehicle: Trident D-5. - FCET-37 Nation: USA. Payload: USN Mk 5 RVs (8?). Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Missile operational test from SSBN 734.
- FCET-37 Nation: USA. Payload: USN Mk 5 RVs (8?). Agency: USN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). Missile operational test from SSBN 734.
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