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SSN
All are powered by one nuclear reactor
All are capable of firing Tomahawk missiles
Missions include Anti-Surface Warfare, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Mine Warfare, Intelligence Gathering, Strike Warfare, and Covert Insertion/Extraction |
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SSN
Not as capable as SEAWOLF Class due to money and mission constraints |
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SSN
Only SSN with HARPOON missile capability |
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| Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine |
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SSBN
Powered by a single nuclear reactor
Mission is strategic deterrence; secondarily can also complete missions of SSNs |
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| Cruise Missile Submarines |
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SSGN
Converted from Ohio Class SSBN
Powered by a single nuclear reactor
Missions primarily include Covert Insertion/Retraction (using new ASDS) and Strike Warfare, but SSGNs may complete some traditionally SSN tasks
4 ships in operation, deployed 07FEB2006
4 torpedo tubes, 154 Vertical Launch System tubes for Tomahawk missiles |
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