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Nuclear-powered attack submarines are also used for intelligence gathering, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, thanks to their stealthy design and long endurance capabilities. Some of the most famous nuclear-powered submarines include the United States Navy's Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines and Los Angeles-class attack submarines, as well as the Russian Navy's Typhoon-class ballistic missile submarines and Akula-class attack submarines.Ballistic Missile Submarines Ballistic missile submarines are a specialized type of submarine that is designed to carry submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) and provide a strategic nuclear deterrence capability.