詹姆斯·麦迪逊号（SSBN-627）(James Madison (SSBN-627))

The James Madison class of fleet ballistic missile submarines served as a key element of the U.S. Navy's nuclear deterrent during the Cold War, evolving from the Lafayette class to accommodate advanced missile systems like the Polaris A-3, Poseidon C-3, and Trident I C-4. Decommissioned between 1986 and 1995 due to strategic shifts and the introduction of the Ohio class, these submarines marked the conclusion of a significant era in U.S. naval strategy.