USS Maine (SSBN-741)

USS Maine (SSBN-741)
USS Maine (SSBN-741) in the Caribbean Sea approximately 50 nautical miles (93 kilometers) due south of Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico.
History
United States
NamesakeThe U.S. state of Maine
Ordered5 October 1988
BuilderGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat
Laid down3 July 1990
Launched16 July 1994
Commissioned29 July 1995
HomeportBangor, Washington
MottoLeadership, Peace, Vigilance
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
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 Maine (SSBN-741) is a United States Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine in commission since 1995. She is the fourth U.S. Navy ship authorized, and the third commissioned, to be named in honor of the state of Maine. She has the capability to carry 24 nuclear armed Trident ballistic missiles.

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