USS Pennsylvania (SSBN-735)

For other ships with the same name, see USS Pennsylvania.

USS Pennsylvania (SSBN-735) in November 1995.
History
United States
NameUSS Pennsylvania
NamesakeCommonwealth of Pennsylvania
Ordered29 November 1982
BuilderGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat, Groton, Connecticut
Cost72 Billion USD
Launched23 April 1988
Commissioned9 September 1989
Home portBangor, Washington
IdentificationSSBN-735
MottoVirtue, Independence, Liberty
Honors and
awards		Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award 2001, Battle Effectiveness Award 2022
Statusin active service
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General characteristics
Class & typeOhio-class ballistic missile submarine
Displacement
  • 16,764 long tons (17,033 t) surfaced
  • 18,750 long tons (19,050 t) submerged
Length562 ft (171 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 Pennsylvania (hull number SSBN-735) is a nuclear-powered, United States Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine that has been in commission since 1989. She is the fourth ship of the United States Navy to be named for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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