USS Henry M. Jackson

USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN-730)
History
United States
Name
  • Rhode Island (1981–1983)
  • Henry M. Jackson (1983–present)
NamesakeU.S. Senator Henry M. Jackson (1912–1983)
Ordered6 June 1977
BuilderGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat, Groton, Connecticut
Laid down19 January 1981
Launched15 October 1983
Commissioned6 October 1984
Home portBangor, Washington
MottoDefender of Freedom
Statusin active service
Badge
General characteristics
Class & typeOhio-class
Displacement
  • 16,764 long tons (17,033 t) surfaced
  • 18,750 long tons (19,050 t) submerged
Length560 ft (170 m)
Beam42 ft (13 m)
Draft38 ft (12 m)
Propulsion
  • 1 × S8G PWR nuclear reactor (HEU 93.5%)
  • 2 × geared turbines
  • 1 × 325 hp (242 kW) auxiliary motor
  • 1 × shaft @ 60,000 shp (45,000 kW)
SpeedGreater than 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)
Test depthGreater than 800 feet (240 m)
Complement
  • 15 officers
  • 140 enlisted
Armament

USS Henry M. Jackson (hull number SSBN-730) is an Ohio-class, nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, in commission with the United States Navy since 1984. She is named for US Senator Henry M. Jackson of the state of Washington, and is the only submarine of the class not named after a US state.

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