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What is difference between AUKUS-SSNs and SSBNs?
ASSNs are nuclear-powered but conventionally armed—unlike SSBNs, which carry nuclear warheads
BSSBNs are nuclear-powered but conventionally armed—unlike SSNs, which carry nuclear warheads
COnly difference is of performance
DBoth carry conventional warheads, however SSNs are nuclear-powered whereas SSBNs are not nuclear powered
Correct answer
A. SSNs are nuclear-powered but conventionally armed—unlike SSBNs, which carry nuclear warheads
Explanation
The SSNs and SSGNs are multi-mission ships that perform a variety of peacetime and wartime missions. They do not carry nuclear weapons. The SSBNs, in contrast, perform a specialized mission of strategic nuclear deterrence.