Trident - 120 Successful Flights in a Row

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Subject: Trident - 120 Successful Flights in a Row - D5 on SSBN 730
Softwar 11/30/2007 9:10:45 AM

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The U.S. Navy conducted a successful test launch today of a Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) built by Lockheed Martin. The Navy launched the unarmed missile from the submerged submarine USS HENRY M JACKSON (SSBN 730) in the Pacific Ocean.

The Trident II D5 missile now has achieved 120 consecutive successful test launches since 1989 -- a record unmatched by any other large ballistic missile or space launch vehicle.

"What does it take to succeed in 120 tests in nearly two decades? It takes the well-known vision of our Navy Strategic Systems Programs customer, who focuses on partnership and mission success," said Tory Bruno, vice president and general manager of Strategic Missile Programs, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, the Navy's Trident Missile prime contractor. "It also takes the discipline of the Navy crews responsible for D5 operation and the talent of the Lockheed Martin personnel who designed, produced and support this missile."

The missile launch was part of the Demonstration and Shakedown Operation (DASO) to certify USS HENRY M JACKSON for deployment, following a shipyard overhaul period and conversion from Trident I C4 to Trident II D5 configuration.

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