World Navies Today - US Navy Submarines and Manned Submersibles

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World Navies Today:

US Navy Submarines and

Manned Submersibles

Revised 10 March 2003Version 2.19

Compiled and Maintained by: Andrew ToppanWorld Navies Today Main Page: http://www.hazegray.org/worldnav/
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This list includes all US submarines and manned submersibles of all types.

Ships not yet commissioned, or in long-term overhaul/conversion, are listed in italics.

Navigation and surface-search radars are not listed. All classifications are purely

unofficial and are based on an attempt to use standard classifications throughout all

navies; they may or may not correspond to "official" designations. Where two dates aregiven (i.e. 1965/82), the first is the date of initial completion, and the second is the date

of acquisition, conversion, or transfer. Designations given in (parentheses) are assigned

but not displayed on the ship's hull.

Note: Most submarine propulsion data is not publicly released. The data given in this listis based on typical unofficially reported information.

Ship Types Listed:

Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN)Guided Missile Submarines (SSGN)

Attack Submarines (SSN)Special Mission Submarines (SSN)

Auxiliary Submarines (SSN, AGSS, SS)Manned Submesibles
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SSBN 732 Alaska 1986 PAC Bangor SubRon17

SSBN 733 Nevada 1986 PAC Bangor SubRon17

SSBN 734 Tennessee 1988 ATL King's Bay SubRon20

SSBN 735 Pennsylvania 1989 PAC Bangor SubRon17

SSBN 736 West Virginia 1990 ATL King's Bay SubRon20SSBN 737 Kentucky 1991 PAC Bangor SubRon17

SSBN 738 Maryland 1992 ATL King's Bay SubRon20

SSBN 739 Nebraska 1993 ATL King's Bay SubRon16

SSBN 740 Rhode Island 1994 ATL King's Bay SubRon20

SSBN 741 Maine 1995 ATL King's Bay SubRon16

SSBN 742 Wyoming 1996 ATL King's Bay SubRon20

SSBN 743 Louisiana 1997 ATL King's Bay SubRon16

Disposal Note: All previous SSBNs have been discarded, except Daniel Webster(ex-

SSBN 626) and Sam Rayburn (ex-SSBN 635) survive as immobilized dockside trainingplatforms, with their missile compartments removed.


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Guided Missile SubmarinesOhio class guided missile submarines

(0+4 ships)

Displacement: 18,750 tons submerged

Dimensions: 560 x 42 x 36.25 feet/170.7 x 12.8 x 11 metersPropulsion: 1 S8G reactor, steam turbines, 1 shaft, 35,000 hp, 25 knots

Crew: 140 + 66 SEALs

Sonar: BQQ-5E(V)4 passive suite (bow array), TB-23 towed array

Fire Control: CCS Mk 2 combat system, Mk 98 missile control, Mk 118 torpedo controlEW: WLR-8(V)5 suite, 8 countermeasures launchersArmament: 154 vertical launch Tomahawk missiles, 4 21 inch torpedo tubes (Mk 48

torpedoes)

Concept/Program: The first four SSBNs will be removed from strategic service starting

in 2003 and will undergo a major conversion to combined guided missile/special

operations submarines. Ohio has recently completed her final patrol as a ballistic missilesubmarine and is now awaiting SSGN conversion. The Trident missile tubes will be

replaced by launchers for Tomahawk cruise missiles, and Dry Deck Shelters for SEAL

equipment will be installed on deck.

Builders: General Dynamics/Electric Boat, Groton, CT. Conversions by Puget Sound

NSY (first two), Norfolk NSY (second two).

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes

SSBN 726 Ohio 1981/2007 (PAC) (Bangor) Pending conversion

SSBN 727 Michigan 1982/2007 (PAC) (Bangor) Pending conversion

SSBN 728 Florida 1983/2008? (ATL) (King's Bay) Pending conversion

SSBN 729 Georgia 1984/2008? (ATL) (King's Bay) Pending conversion
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Attack SubmarinesVirginia class attack submarines (0+30

ships)

Displacement: approx. 7,800 tons

Dimensions: 377 x 34 x 30.5 feet/114.9 x 10.4 x 9.3 meters

Propulsion: 1 S9G reactor, steam turbines, 1 shaft, 40,000 shp, 30+ knots

Crew: 113Sonar:

BQQ-10 suite with active/passive bow array, TB-29(A) towed array, TB-16towed array, BQG-5A wide aperture arrays, WLY-1 acoustic intercept

EW: BLQ-10 suite, 1 reloadable 76mm countermeasures launcher, 14 external decoy

launchers

Armament: 4 21 inch torpedo tubes (38 Mk48 torpedoes & Tomahawk), 12 verticallaunch tubes (Tomahawk)

Concept/Program: A new-design SSN, intended to be more flexible and less expensive

than Seawolf; it is planned to build up to 30 of these boats, to supplement and eventually

replace the Los Angeles class.

Builders: General Dynamics/Electric Boat, Groton, CT and Northrop Grumman NewportNews, VA (teamed).

Design: Intended to be a very quiet boat, and more technologically advanced than

previous classes, but less expensive and more adaptable to future technologies and

equipment. Designed to accommodate a SEAL team and their equipment; will be fitted to

carry Dry Deck Shelters. There are several proposals for additional equipment andupgrades to be phased-in over the course of construction, including electric drive,

additional VLS tubes, external weapons tubes, greater use of UUVs/ROVs, and an extra

hull section to accommodate these systems.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group NotesSSN 774 Virginia 2004 -- -- -- Building

SSN 775 Texas 2005 -- -- -- Building

SSN 776 Hawaii 2007 -- -- -- Building

SSN 777 North Carolina 2008 -- -- -- Building
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Los Angeles class attack submarines (50

ships)

Displacement: SSN 688-699: 6,927 tons submerged; SSN 700-714: 6,977 tons

submerged; SSN 716-725,750: 7,102 tons submerged; SSN 751-773: 7,147 tons

submergedDimensions: 360 x 33 x 32 feet/109.7 x 10 x 9.7 meters

Propulsion: 1 S6G reactor, steam turbines, 1 shaft, 35,000 shp, 30+ knots

Crew: 141

Sonar: BQQ-5A(V)1 or BQQ-5C active/passive (bow array), TB-16D and TB-23 towed

arrays or TB-29 towed array (SSN 751-773: BSY-1 suite)Fire Control: CCS Mk 2, Mk 117 torpedo control

EW: BRD-7 D/F, WLQ-4(V), WLR-8(V) intercept, WLR-9/12, WLR-10 radar warning,

countermeasures launchers

Armament: 4 21 inch torpedo tubes (22 Mk48 & Tomahawk; also mines in SSN 751-

773); SSN 719-725,750-773: 12 vertical launch Tomahawk

Concept/Program: USN's "standard" SSN. These boats are highly capable multirole

vessels, and will form the bulk of the US SSN force for many years. 11 of the earlier

boats have been decommissioned to save refuelling costs, but there is growing interest in

halting the premature decommissionings and refuelling the boats instead. SSN 691 has

been modified for trials purposes and is listed separately.

Builders: General Dynamics/Electric Boat, Groton, CT; Newport News SB&DD, VA.

Design: A new design intended to recover speed lost in previous classes. Later boats

have progressive improvements, including VLS tubes for Tomahawk (SSN 719+),

integrated combat systems (SSN 751+), under-ice capabilities (SSN 751+), and

minelaying capability (SSN 751+). Several boats are fitted to carry Dry Deck Shelters forSEAL operations, including SSN 688, 690, 700, 701, 715.

Modernization: A variety of upgrades are being considered, including improved

communications, UAV and ROV/minehunting capabilities, new sonar processingsystems, and WAA sonars.


SSN 688 Los Angeles 1976 PAC Pearl Harb or SubRon1

SSN 690 Philadelphia 1977 ATL Groton SubDevRon12

SSN 698 Bremerton 1981 PAC San Diego SubRon11
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SSN 699 Jacksonville 1981 ATL Norfolk SubRon8

SSN 700 Dallas 1981 ATL Groton SubRon2

SSN 701 La Jolla 1981 PAC Pearl Harbor

SSN 705 City of Corpus Christi 1983 PAC Guam SubRon15

SSN 706 Albuquerque 1983 ATL Groton SubRon2SSN 707 Portsmouth 1983 PAC San Diego SubRon11

SSN 708 Minneapolis-Saint Paul 1984 ATL Norfolk SubRon6

SSN 709 Hyman G. Rickover 1984 ATL Norfolk SubRon8

SSN 710 Augusta 1985 ATL Groton SubDevRon12

SSN 711 San Francisco 1981 PAC Pearl Harbor SubRon1

SSN 713 Houston 1982 PAC San Diego SubRon11

SSN 714 Norfolk 1983 ATL Norfolk SubRon6

SSN 715 Buffalo 1983 PAC Pearl Harbor SubRon1

SSN 716 Salt Lake City 1984 PAC San Diego SubRon11SSN 717 Olympia 1984 PAC Pearl Harbor SubRon3

SSN 718 Honolulu 1985 PAC Pearl Harbor SubRon3

SSN 719 Providence 1985 ATL Groton SubRon4

SSN 720 Pittsburgh 1985 ATL Groton SubRon2

SSN 721 Chicago 1986 PAC Pearl Harbor SubRon3

SSN 722 Key West 1987 PAC Pearl Harbor SubRon3

SSN 723 Oklahoma City 1988 ATL Groton SubRon8

SSN 724 Louisville 1986 PAC Pearl Harbor SubRon3

SSN 725 Helena 1987 PAC San Diego

SSN 750 Newport News 1989 ATL Norfolk SubRon8

SSN 751 San Juan 1988 ATL Groton SubDevRon12

SSN 752 Pasadena 1989 PAC Pearl Harbor SubRon7

SSN 753 Albany 1990 ATL Norfolk SubRon6

SSN 754 Topeka 1989 PAC Pearl Harbor SubRon7

SSN 755 Miami 1990 ATL Groton SubRon4

SSN 756 Scranton 1991 ATL Norfolk SubRon6

SSN 757 Alexandria 1991 ATL Groton SubDevRon12

SSN 758 Asheville 1991 PAC Pearl Harbor SubRon3

SSN 759 Jefferson City 1992 PAC San Diego SubRon11

SSN 760 Annapolis 1992 ATL Groton SubRon4

SSN 761 Springfield 1993 ATL Groton SubRon2

SSN 762 Columbus 1993 PAC Pearl Harbor S ubRon7

SSN 763 Santa Fe 1994 PAC Pearl Harbor SubRon7

SSN 764 Boise 1992 ATL Norfolk SubRon8


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SSN 765 Montpelier 1993 ATL Norfolk SubRon6

SSN 766 Charlotte 1994 ATL Pearl Harbor SubRon1

SSN 767 Hampton 1993 ATL Norfolk SubRon8

SSN 768 Hartford 1994 ATL Groton SubRon4

SSN 769 Toledo 1995 ATL Groton SubRon2SSN 770 Tucson 1995 PAC Pearl Harbor SubRon7

SSN 771 Columbia 1995 PAC Pearl Harbor SubRon3

SSN 772 Greeneville 1996 PAC Pearl Harbor SubRon1

SSN 773 Cheyenne 1996 PAC Pearl Harbor SubRon7

Disposal Note: All previous SSNs have been discarded, except Parche (SSN 683), listed

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Special Mission

SubmarinesJimmy Carter (modified Seawolf class) specialoperations/special missions submarine

Displacement: extimated 10,000+ tons submerged

Dimensions: 371 x 40 x 35 feet/115.83 x 12 x 10.6 meters

Propulsion: 1 S6W reactor, steam turbines, 1 shaft, 45,500 shp, 30+ knotsCrew: estimated 140+

Sonar: BSY-2 suite with active/passive bow arrays, BQG-5 wide aperture arrays, TB-23

towed array, TB-16D towed arrayEW: BLD-1 D/F, WLQ-4(V)1 suite, WLR-8(V) intercept

Armament: 8 26.5 inch torpedo tubes (50 Mk 48 & Tomahawk or 100 mines)

Concept/Program: The 3rd Seawolfis being completed as a special operations (SEALtransport) and special missions (undersea recovery) submarine. The conversion includes

an additional hull section, providing space for various minisubs, ROVs, UUVs, and other

underwater vehicles and equipment. Although nominally considered a "combat-capable"

submarine, will be primarily employed in these roles, not as a conventional SSN.

Builders: General Dynamics/Electric Boat, Groton, CT.


SSN 23 Jimmy Carter 2004 (PAC) (Bangor) -- Building

Parche (modified Sturgeon class) special

missions submarine

Displacement: 7,140 tons submerged

Dimensions: 401.5 x 31 x 35 feet/122.4 x 9.4 x 10.6 metersPropulsion: 1 S5W reactor, steam turbines, 1 shaft, 20,000 shp, 28 knots

Crew: 147

Sonar: BQQ-5 active/passive (bow array)

Fire Control: Mk 117 torpedo control
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EW: WLQ-4E suite, BRD-7 D/F, WLR-9, countermeasures launchers

Armament: 4 21 inch torpedo tubes (23 Mk 48 torpedoes)

Concept/Program: A Sturgeon class boat extensively modified to carry out "ocean

engineering", deep-sea search and recovery, and other special missions. Will be replaced

byJimmy Carter(SSN 23).

Builders: Litton/Ingalls SB, Pascagoula, MS; conversion by Mare Island Naval

Shipyard, Vallejo, CA.

Conversion: Modified in 1976 for ocean engineering role; refuelled and extensively

converted 1987-1991 to improve capabilities; modifications include a 100 foot hullextension forward of the sail.


SSN 683 Parche 1974/91 PAC Bangor SubDevRon5 Decom 10/2003


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Auxiliary SubmarinesMemphis (modified Los Angeles class) trials submarine

Displacement: approx 7,000 tons submerged

Dimensions: 360 x 33 x 32 feet/109.7 x 10 x 9.7 meters

Propulsion: 1 S6G reactor, steam turbines, 1 shaft, 35,000 shp, 30+ knotsCrew: approx. 160

Sonar: BQQ-5A(V)1 or BQQ-5C active/passive (bow array), trials towed arrays

Fire Control: CCS Mk 2, Mk 117 torpedo control

EW: BRD-7 D/F, WLQ-4(V), WLR-8(V) intercept, WLR-9/12, WLR-10 radar warning,

countermeasures launchersArmament: 3 21 inch torpedo tubes (Mk48 & Tomahawk), 1 26.5 inch torpedo tube

Concept/Program: A Los Angeles class submarine modified as a seagoing testbed fornew submarine technologies and weapons. She was first assigned to this role in 1989, and

underwent extensive modifications, including fitting of a larger torpedo tube, in 1993-94.

Has an external shelter for ROVs, equipment for handling new towed arrays, andextensive test/trials monitoring equipment installations. Nominally considered a combat-

capable vessel, but is unlikely to be usable in that role without modification and re-

training.

Builders: Newport News SB&DD, VA.


SSN 691 Memphis 1977/94 ATL Groton SubDevRon12

ex-Trout (modified Tang class)

autonomous ASW training submarine

Displacement: 2,700 tonsDimensions: 278 x 27 x 19 feet/84.7 x 8.2 x 5.7 meters

Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 shafts, 5,600 shp, 16 knots

Crew: unmanned in use; small crew for transits

Concept/Program: The last operational diesel-electric submarine in the US Navy, has

been designated for use as an operational underwater sonar target for ASW exercises.
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Conversion/modification for this role has not yet been completed. The vessel will be

operated by NAWCAD Detachment Key West. In addition to ASW training, the boat will

be used for testing and trials of new technologies. Will be manned by a small crew while

surfaced for transit, but unmanned while submerged. The boat is not assigned an officialdesignation or name.

Builders: Electric Boat, Groton, CT.

History: Formerly USS Trout(SS 566); decommissioned and stricken 19 December

1978 and nominally transferred to Iran. She was never delivered; following the Iranian

revolution she was laid up at Philadelphia while her ownership and fate were worked out.In 1994 she was "sold" back to the US Navy at scrap value.


ex-SS 566 ex -Trout 1951/94 ATL Key West NAWCAD

Dolphin trials submarine

Displacement: 950 tons submerged

Dimensions: 165 x 19 x 16 feet/50.3 x 5.8 x 4.8 meters

Propulsion: 2 diesels, diesel-electric, 1 shaft, 1,650 hp, 15 knotsCrew: 27

Concept/Program: A small, deep-diving submarine built specifically to test varioussubmarine equipment and new technologies. Her configuration has varied greatly over

the years as systems have been added and removed. Recently suffered a fire and flooding

at sea and will require extensive repair to return to operation.

Builders: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME.


AGSS 555 Dolphin 1968 PAC San Diego SubDevRon5
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Manned SubmersiblesNR-1 nuclear powered research

submersible

Displacement: 394 tons submergedDimensions: 136 x 12 x 15 feet/41.5 x 3.6 x 4.6 meters

Propulsion: 1 reactor, turbo-electric, 2 props, 5 knots

Crew: 11-13

Concept/Program: A small, nuclear powered submersible initially constructed toevaluate small nuclear power plants. During the Cold War she was employed in various

clandestine underwater search/recovery and ocean engineering projects; more recently

she has been employed in general subsurface research and survey tasks. The submarine is

supported by the tender Carolyn Chouest.

Builders: Electric Boat, Groton, CT.

Design: This is a very small submarine, with most of the hull consumed by the reactor;there is a small control room and crew space at the front of the sub. She is fitted with

wheels for rolling along the ocean floor, as well as various external cameras, manipulator

arms and recovery claws. Maximum operating depth is 3000 ft.


NR-1 (none) 1969 ATL Groton
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Advanced SEAL Delivery System

infiltration submersibles (1+5 units)

Displacement: 60 tons submerged

Dimensions: 64 x 7.8 feet/19.81 x 2.44 meters

Propulsion: Electric motors, 1 shaft, 8 knotsCrew: 2 + 8 SEALs

Concept/Program: A new and significantly larger "minisub" designed to carry SEALs

from an SSN into coastal waters. Will be carried aboard specially-equipped SSNs. The

prototype unit has been delivered for testing, and a production run of 5 more units is

planned. Testing is supported by the tender C-Commando, operating from Pearl Harbor.

Builders: Northrp Grumman, Annapolis, MD.

Design: The design features a dry pressure hull for the SEALs and submersible crew;

there is an egress trunk with top and bottom hatches.

Mystic rescue submersible

Displacement: 37 tons

Dimensions: 49 feet/14.9 meters long, 8 foot/2.4 meter diameter

Propulsion: Electric motor, 4 knotsCrew: 4 + 24 rescuees

Concept/Program: Rescue submersible designed to rescue crews from disabledsubmarines. Can be transported by air (C-5 Galaxy), specially designed support ships,

submarines outfitted with transport cradles, trucks, and railroad. Supported by converted

oilfield tugs Dolores Chouestand Kellie Chouestfollowing the demise of specially-

constructed submarine rescue ships. DSRV 2 has been deactivated but is retained at SanDiego as a parts source. DSRV 1 will remain in service through 2005, when a new

submarine rescue system is scheduled to be available.
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Builders: Lockheed Missiles and Space, Sunnyvale, CA.

Design: Three 7.5 foot diameter spheres enclosed in a fiberglass casing, and fitted with a

"universal" mating skirt to enable docking with virtually any submarine. Maximum

operating depth is 5000 feet/1523 meters.


DSRV 1 Mystic 1971 PAC San Diego SubDevRon5

Alvin research submersible

Displacement: 16 tons

Dimensions: 22 feet/6.7 meters long, 8 foot/2.4 meter diameter

Propulsion: electric motor, 2 knots

Crew: 1 + 2 scientists

Concept/Program: First of the current generation of deep-diving submersibles, Alvin has

seen extensive service in research, survey, search and recovery roles, both for civilian and

military objectives. She has recently been extensively modernized. Operated by the

National Deep Submergence Facility at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, supported

by R/VAtlantis (AGOR 25). The Navy exercises no operational control over Alvin.

Studies for a replacement submersible are now underway.

Builders: General Mills, Minneapolis, MN.

Design: Single sphere in a fiberglass housing; 13,124 foot maximum depth. Fitted with

various manipulator arms and can carry/operate several ROVs. Can be airlifted by C-5

Galaxy airlifter.


(DSV 2) Alvin 1965 ATL Woods Hole WHOI/NDSF

Note: There are also 10 MkVIII Mod 1 Swimmer Delivery Vehicles. These are small,

short-range submersibles with no dry pressure hull for their pasengers.
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Disposal Note: The other two DSVs have been deactivated: Turtle (DSV 3) on 1 October

1997, and Sea Cliff (DSV 4) on 1 August 1998. Turtle is now a museum exhibit, and Sea

Cliffhas become a parts source for Alvin.


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