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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ballistic missile submarines (ssbn) category.
01 / Overview
George Washington-class submarine
Country
Production
1959–1961
Quantity
5
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BALLISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINES (SSBN) · EARLY COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ballistic missile submarines (ssbn) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
- Hull Classificationballistic missile submarine
- Submarine Typefleet ballistic missile submarine
- Builder / ShipyardElectric Boat (General Dynamics)
- Commissioned1959
- Boats in Class5
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
- Surfaced Displacement6,050 t
- Submerged Displacement6,815 t
- Length116.3 m
- Beam10.1 m
- Draft8.8 m
▣Propulsion8MOD.8
- PropulsionNuclear
- Reactor TypeS5W
- Nuclear-PoweredYes
- Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP)No
- Shaft Power11,186 kW
- Propulsor Typesteam turbine
- Top Speed (surfaced)16 kn
- Top Speed (submerged)22 kn
◇Diving & Endurance2MOD.2
- Test Depth213 m
- Complement (crew)112
◆Armament6MOD.6
- Torpedo Tubes6
- Torpedo Tube Diameter533 mm
- VLS Cells16
- Cruise MissilesNo
- Ballistic Missiles (SLBM)Yes
- SLBM Count16
▤Stealth1MOD.1
⬢Production2MOD.2
- First of Class1959
- Operators1
▲Fleet Status4MOD.4
- Completed5
- Cancelled0
- Lost0
- Retired5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1959Production started
- 1961Production ended
67
years in service
2
years in production
5
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
BALLISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINES (SSBN) RANKING Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN) · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
28BALLISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINES (SSBN)3EARLY COLD WAR · BALLISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINES (SSBN)1877UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS20PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BALLISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINES (SSBN)
ⓘ Rankings are within theBallistic Missile Submarines (SSBN)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Ballistic missiles are rocket‑propelled weapons that follow a ballistic trajectory after launch, delivering warheads over long distances; submarine‑launched variants (SLBMs) are fired from submerged submarines.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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