| − | The '''Vanguard class''' is a British nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed submarine introduced in 1994. It replaces the Resolution class. There are four boats named Vanguard, Victorious, Vigilant and Vengeance. | + | The '''Vanguard class''' is a British nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed submarine introduced in 1994. It replaces the Resolution class. There are four boats named Vanguard, Victorious, Vigilant and Vengeance. Each boat can carry up to 16 Trident II (D5) ballistic missiles. |