Loading ...The Ohio-class submarine is a nuclear-powered submarine used by the United States Navy. It has multiple roles, including:
- Strategic deterrence: The Ohio-class submarine was designed for extended strategic deterrent patrols. The goal of strategic deterrence is to dissuade adversaries from launching a nuclear attack.
- Ballistic missile submarine: The Ohio-class submarine carries twenty four submarine launched ballistic missiles that could destroy fourteen separate targets each with near pinpoint accuracy from 7,000 miles away.
- Special operations: The Ohio-class submarine can covertly insert Special Operations Forces.
- Spying: The Ohio-class submarine can spy.
- Sinking ships and other subs: The Ohio-class submarine can sink ships and other subs.
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