![]() Some Ohio-class subs have been converted to carry Tomahawk cruise missiles allowing for extra room to deploy SEALs for clandestine missions. In 2014, the USS Pennsylvania set a record for patrolling 140 days. The Boomers can be easily re-supplied at sea. The submarine stays out to sea an average of 77 days per mission. The hard to detect Ohio-class has two crews that alternate on duty, which enables more subs to engage in multiple patrols. This three-stage solid-fueled missile can hit targets out to 4,000 nautical miles. It can deliver 10 Trident II D5 missiles. The Ohio-class nuclear submarine is a “boomer” that carries nuclear missiles. Military’s 5 Deadliest Weapons of War – Ohio-Class Submarines
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