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Columbia-Class (SSBN)

Newport News Shipbuilding constructs major modules for Columbia-class submarines under contract to General Dynamics Electric Boat.

Description

Newport News Shipbuilding delivers six module sections per submarine for the 12-boat Columbia-class program, with General Dynamics Electric Boat as prime contractor. The class replaces the Ohio-class. The work is performed under contract to General Dynamics Electric Boat and forms part of the 12-boat program that replaces the Ohio-class.

Key features

  • Modules include bow, stern, auxiliary machinery room, superstructure and weapons modules
  • 561-foot submarines
  • New life-of-ship reactor
  • Electric drive propulsion system
  • 16 Trident II D5 missiles

Applications

Ballistic missile submarine construction for the U.S. Navy.

Specifications

Length561 feet
Planned boats12

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