10 Dangerous Nuclear Submarines In The World— Is India Among Them?

Do you know that America, Russia, Britain, China and France are some of the nations that boast of possesing the world's most dangerous submarines. Several nuclear-powered submarines around the world have been recognized for their advanced capabilities, strategic importance, and lethal potential. These submarines play a crucial role in their respective nations' nuclear deterrence strategies, primarily through the deployment of ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear warheads. (Pics: Respective Navies/Twitter/Wiki)

Ohio-class subs are Ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) and there are around 14 of them in service. It can carry up to 24 Trident II D5 ballistic missiles, each capable of carrying multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs). The Ohio-class submarines are the largest SSBNs in the U.S. Navy. 

Borei-class subs are also ballistic missile submarine. While four Borei-class subs are in service, more are under construction. It can carry up to 16 Bulava ballistic missiles, each capable of carrying multiple warheads. These submarines are designed to replace older Delta and Typhoon classes.

Another ballistic missile submarine, there are 4 Vanguard-class in service. It can carry up to 16 Trident II D5 ballistic missiles. They incorporate advanced stealth technologies and robust communication systems to remain undetected and operationally effective.

These are another SSBN. These are carry 16 M51 ballistic missiles. These submarines are equipped with multiple nuclear warheads.

These are China's Ballistic missile submarine and are capable of carrying 12-16 JL-2 ballistic missiles. The Type 094, or Jin-class, enhances China's strategic nuclear forces with improved stealth, longer missile ranges, and greater payload capacities compared to earlier Chinese SSBNs. 

India is also owner of Ballistic missile submarine. While two if these are in service, more are under construction. it can carry 4 K-15 Sagarika and/or 4 K-4 ballistic missiles. As the first indigenously developed SSBN, the Arihant provides India with a mobile and secure platform for its nuclear arsenal, significantly enhancing its second-strike capability.

 

These Ballistic missile submarine are most advanced but are in the final phases of construction. The US has planned to make 12 of these subs and these would be able to carry up to 16 Trident II D5 LE ballistic missiles. The Columbia-class is designed to replace the aging Ohio-class submarines, incorporating next-generation stealth technologies.

Another nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine of Russia. These can carry P-800 Oniks, Kalibr cruise missiles, and potentially nuclear-tipped cruise missiles. The Yasen-class submarines are among Russia’s most advanced multi-role submarines, capable of both conventional and nuclear strike missions.

These are UK's under development submarines and can carry up to 16 Trident D5 LE missiles. The Dreadnought-class is set to succeed the Vanguard-class, featuring modern technologies aimed at enhancing stealth, reducing operational costs.

The nuclear-powered attack submarine are the ones to have most wide fleet with 19 of them commissioned, with more under construction. These can carry Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAM), Spearfish heavy torpedoes, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, and Virginia Payload Tubes (VPTs) for additional weapons including potential nuclear-tipped cruise missiles. The Virginia-class is among the most advanced SSNs.