What is difference between AUKUS-SSNs and SSBNs?
Correct answer: A. SSNs are nuclear-powered but conventionally armed-unlike SSBNs, which carry nuclear warheads
- A. SSNs are nuclear-powered but conventionally armed-unlike SSBNs, which carry nuclear warheads
- B. SSBNs are nuclear-powered but conventionally armed-unlike SSNs, which carry nuclear warheads
- C. Both carry conventional warheads, however SSNs are nuclear-powered whereas SSBNs are not nuclear powered
- D. Only difference is of performance
Explanation
Both SSNs and SSBNs are nuclear-powered submarines, but SSNs generally carry conventional weapons while SSBNs carry submarine-launched ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads. The key distinction is their armament role, not their power source.
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