What type of submarine is a SSN?
nuclear-powered general-purpose attack submarine
An SSN is a nuclear-powered general-purpose attack submarine. SSN is the US Navy hull classification symbol for such vessels; the SS denotes a submarine and the N denotes nuclear power. The designation SSN is used for interoperability throughout NATO under STANAG 1166, though navies use other terms.
How many SSN submarines are there?
Los Angeles-class (SSN 688) submarines are the backbone of the submarine force, with approximately forty now in commission. Thirty of those are equipped with twelve Vertical Launch System (VLS) tubes for firing Tomahawk cruise missiles.
How fast are SSN submarines?
Los Angeles-class submarine
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Speed | Surfaced: 20 knots (23 mph; 37 km/h) Submerged: 20 knots (23 mph; 37 km/h), official; 33+ knots, reported |
| Range | Refueling required after 30 years |
| Endurance | 90 days |
| Test depth | 450 m (1,480 ft) |
Who has SSN submarine?
The US Navy (USN)
The US Navy (USN) submarine fleet has been all-nuclear powered for over two decades….The following navies currently operate SSNs:
- United States Navy.
- French Navy.
- People’s Liberation Army Navy of China.
- Royal Navy of the United Kingdom.
- Russian Navy.
- Indian Navy.
What will replace Virginia class submarines?
SSN(X) class
Virginia-class submarine
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Operators | United States Navy |
| Preceded by | Seawolf class |
| Succeeded by | SSN(X) class |
| Cost | $2.8 billion per unit (2019); $3.45 billion per unit w/ VPM (2021) |
How many SSN does the US Navy have?
The Navy has three classes of SSNs in service. Los Angeles (SSN 688)-class submarines are the backbone of the submarine force with 40 now in commission. Thirty Los Angeles-class SSNs are equipped with 12 Vertical Launch System tubes for firing Tomahawk cruise missiles.
What does SS mean on a submarine?
In the Navy hull classification “SSBN,” the letters “SS” stand for submersible ship, B denotes ballistic missiles, and the N indicates it is nuclear powered.
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