SS-N-15 Starfish
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The SS-N-15 Starfish is a Soviet/Russian submarine-launched anti-submarine missile system designed to deliver a torpedo or nuclear depth charge over long ranges against underwater targets.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| SS-N-15 Starfish canonical | 2 |
| SS-N-16 Stallion | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T9551371 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: SS-N-15 Starfish Context triple: [Akula-class submarine, missileSystem, SS-N-15 Starfish]
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A.
UGM-73 Poseidon
The UGM-73 Poseidon was a U.S. Navy submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) developed during the Cold War, notable for its multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs) and enhanced range and payload over its predecessor.
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B.
Trident I C4
Trident I C4 is an earlier-generation U.S. submarine-launched ballistic missile that preceded and paved the way for the more advanced Trident II D5 system.
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C.
Trident II D5 missile
The Trident II D5 missile is a submarine-launched, nuclear-capable ballistic missile used by the U.S. and U.K. navies as a key component of their strategic deterrent forces.
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D.
SM-64 Navaho missile
The SM-64 Navaho missile was an experimental U.S. Air Force supersonic cruise missile program of the 1950s that pioneered technologies later used in intercontinental ballistic missiles and space launch vehicles.
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E.
Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes
Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes are advanced British submarine-launched torpedoes designed for high-speed, long-range engagement of both surface ships and submarines.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: SS-N-15 Starfish Target entity description: The SS-N-15 Starfish is a Soviet/Russian submarine-launched anti-submarine missile system designed to deliver a torpedo or nuclear depth charge over long ranges against underwater targets.
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A.
UGM-73 Poseidon
The UGM-73 Poseidon was a U.S. Navy submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) developed during the Cold War, notable for its multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs) and enhanced range and payload over its predecessor.
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B.
Trident I C4
Trident I C4 is an earlier-generation U.S. submarine-launched ballistic missile that preceded and paved the way for the more advanced Trident II D5 system.
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C.
Trident II D5 missile
The Trident II D5 missile is a submarine-launched, nuclear-capable ballistic missile used by the U.S. and U.K. navies as a key component of their strategic deterrent forces.
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D.
SM-64 Navaho missile
The SM-64 Navaho missile was an experimental U.S. Air Force supersonic cruise missile program of the 1950s that pioneered technologies later used in intercontinental ballistic missiles and space launch vehicles.
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E.
Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes
Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes are advanced British submarine-launched torpedoes designed for high-speed, long-range engagement of both surface ships and submarines.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (34)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
naval weapon system
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submarine-launched anti-submarine missile ⓘ |
| category |
anti-submarine missiles
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submarine-launched missiles ⓘ |
| classification | submarine-launched rocket-propelled ASW system ⓘ |
| compatibleWith | certain Soviet nuclear submarines ⓘ |
| conflictUsage | Cold War naval confrontation ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
Russia
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Soviet Union ⓘ |
| deploymentMode | vertical trajectory then payload water entry ⓘ |
| deploymentStatus | operational during late Cold War ⓘ |
| designedBy | Soviet defense industry ⓘ |
| designedFor | anti-submarine warfare ⓘ |
| designedToDeliver |
nuclear depth charge
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torpedo ⓘ |
| engagementEnvironment | underwater targets ⓘ |
| guidance | unguided ballistic flight to deployment point ⓘ |
| hasWarheadOption |
conventional torpedo warhead
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nuclear depth charge warhead ⓘ |
| introduced | 1970s ⓘ |
| launchMethod |
submerged launch
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torpedo tube launch ⓘ |
| launchPlatform | submarine ⓘ |
| missionProfile | deliver payload near estimated submarine position ⓘ |
| NATOReportingName | SS-N-15 Starfish ⓘ |
| operator |
Russia
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Soviet Union ⓘ |
| primaryTarget | submarine ⓘ |
| propulsion | solid-fuel rocket ⓘ |
| range | long range ⓘ |
| role | standoff anti-submarine weapon ⓘ |
| serviceBranch |
Russian Navy
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Soviet Navy ⓘ |
| usedIn | Cold War ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: SS-N-15 Starfish Description of subject: The SS-N-15 Starfish is a Soviet/Russian submarine-launched anti-submarine missile system designed to deliver a torpedo or nuclear depth charge over long ranges against underwater targets.
Referenced by (3)
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linked to: SS-N-15 Starfish