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GDEB Receives U.S. Navy Contract for Ohio Replacement SSBN-X Submarine Development.
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The
new Ohio Replacement model showcased by GDEB at Sea Air Space 2015.
The Virginia class model underneath is at the same scale showing the
sheer size of the SSBN. The
Ohio Replacement SSBN will be fitted with an X Rudder and pump jet. |
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According
to the US Navy, the mission of the Ohio Replacement will be Sea Based
Strategic Deterrence: Replacing Ohio SSBN class, rehosting TRIDENT II D5 (LE) missile system, providing the most survivable leg of the Nation's strategic triad. Key facts of Ohio Replacement as provided by NAVSEA during Sea Air Space 2015: » The Ohio Replacement is the US Chief of Naval Operations number one acquisition priority. » SSBNs are critical, stabilizing and efficient elements of US Nuclear deterrence and reassurance. » The current Ohio class SSBN force is reaching the end of its operational life and must be replaced to meet the continuing mission requirements of USSTRATCOM. » The Ohio Replacement will perform the same mission of today's Ohio class with two fewer ships at $40B in acquisition and life-cycle savings. » The Ohio Replacement is being designed to have a longer service life, better availability and better survivability than their predecessors. |
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 Navy
Recognition understands the two "tube" like shapes at the stern
of the SSBN are two reelable towed arrays. |
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Main
Characteristics: Number of submarines: 12 Length: 560 feet Diameter: 43 feet Speed: 20+ knots Depth: >800 feet Service life: ~42 years Missile tubes: 16 Weapon system: TRIDENT II D5 (LE) and Mark 48 torpedoes Propulsion: Electric drive Submerged Displacement: 20,810 long tons Crew: 155 mix gender (15 Officers, 20 Chiefs, Enlisted 120) |
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