USS Maine (SSBN-741)
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For other ships with the same name, see USS Maine.
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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USS Maine (SSBN-741) in the Caribbean Sea approximately 50 nautical miles (93 kilometers) due south of Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. | |
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United States | |
Namesake | The U.S. state of Maine |
Ordered | 5 October 1988 |
Builder | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
Laid down | 3 July 1990 |
Launched | 16 July 1994 |
Commissioned | 29 July 1995 |
Homeport | Bangor, Washington |
Motto | Leadership, Peace, Vigilance |
Status | in active service |
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General characteristics | |
Class and type | Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine |
Displacement | |
Length | 560 ft (170 m) |
Beam | 42 ft (13 m)[1] |
Draft | 38 ft (12 m) |
Propulsion | |
Speed | Greater than 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)[5] |
Test depth | Greater than 800 feet (240 m)[5] |
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