USS Henry M. Jackson

USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN-730)
USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN-730)
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
Sponsored byMs. Anna Marie Jackson
Commissioned6 October 1984
HomeportBangor, Washington
MottoDefender of Freedom
Statusin active service
Badge
General characteristics
Class and typeOhio-class
Displacement
  • 16,764 long tons (17,033 t) surfaced[1][2]
  • 18,750 long tons (19,050 t) submerged[1]
Length560 ft (170 m)
Beam42 ft (13 m)[1]
Draft38 ft (12 m)
Propulsion
SpeedGreater than 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)[5]
Test depthGreater than 800 feet (240 m)[5]
Complement
Armament

USS Henry M. Jackson (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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