U.S.S. Jimmy Carter
SSN-23
2005
(Argos AS-49a)
- Class: modified Seawolf - 1 nuclear-propelled special mission submarine of 1996
- Displacement: 12,130 tons submerged
- Dimensions: 453' (oa) x 40' x 35'
- Machinery: 1 S6W pressurized-water (Westinghouse) reactor;
2 steam turbines; approx 52,000 shp; pumpjet propulsion = 25/35 knots surfaced/submerged
- Missiles: TLAMs launched form torpedo tubes
- Torpedo Tubes: 8-26.5" amidships Mk 67
- ASW weapons: Mk 48 ADCAP torpedoes
- Complement: 133
- Troops: 50 SEALS
- Builder: General Dynamics/Electric Boat
- Keel Laid: 12 Dec 1995
- Launched: 5 Jun 2004
- Commissioned: 19 Feb 2005
- Notes: The Jimmy Carter differs from the other Seawolf class submarines by its multi-mission platform (MMP), which includes a 100-foot hull extension to enhance payload capability. The MMP will enable her to accommodate the advanced technology required to develop and test new generation of weapons, sensors and undersea vehicles for naval special warfare, tactical surveillance and mine-warfare operations.
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