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From: donnelly@cod.nosc.mil (Thomas F. Donnelly)
Newsgroups: sci.military
Subject: Re: Trident II
Summary: C4 vs. D5
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Date: 19 Dec 90 01:03:20 GMT
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From: donnelly@cod.nosc.mil (Thomas F. Donnelly)

In regards to the recent comparison of Trident missiles C4 and D5, does
anyone have any useful information comparing the relative safety.  In
particular, what was done in the D5 to protect the warheads from the very
close propulsion stage?  The C4 separated the warheads by putting them out 
in front.