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
Submitted by: Muhammad Abdullah
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.