USS Alabama (SSBN-731)

USS Alabama (SSBN-731)
USS Alabama (SSBN-731)
History
United States
NameAlabama
NamesakeState of Alabama
Ordered27 February 1978
BuilderGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat, Groton, Connecticut
Laid down14 October 1980
Launched19 May 1984
Sponsored byMrs. Barbara E. Dickinson
Commissioned25 May 1985
HomeportNaval Base Kitsap, Washington
Motto
Statusin active service
Badge
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
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 Alabama (SSBN-731) is the sixth Ohio-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, and the seventh United States vessel to be named for the state of Alabama. The boat's motto duplicates the state's motto, Audemus Jura Nostra Defendere ("We dare defend our rights").

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