USS Pennsylvania (SSBN-735)

USS Pennsylvania (SSBN-735)
USS Pennsylvania (SSBN-735) in November 1995
USS Pennsylvania (SSBN-735) in November 1995.
History
United States
NameUSS Pennsylvania
NamesakeCommonwealth of Pennsylvania
Ordered29 November 1982
BuilderGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat, Groton, Connecticut
Launched23 April 1988
Commissioned9 September 1989
HomeportBangor, Washington
IdentificationSSBN-735
MottoVirtue, Independence, Liberty
Honors and
awards
Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award 2001
Statusin active service
Badge
General characteristics
Class and typeOhio-class ballistic missile submarine
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 Pennsylvania (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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