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USS Rhode Island
September 17, 2019/
Photos: Naval Today
The US Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs launched an unarmed Trident II (D5) missile from the USS Rhode Island off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida on Thursday, May 9th, as a part of a Demonstration and Shakedown Operation.
While the exact range of the missiles is classified, it’s likely that it flew 7,000 miles, according to officials.
Photo: Naval Today
USS Rhode Island
USS Rhode Island, on launch day in RI – courtesy Paul & Patty Cirillo
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